Das Licht auf dem Galgen

DDR 1975/1976 Spielfilm

The Light on the Gallows

Europe in 1793. For years, England and France have been at war with each other. Now, France sends three men to the British colony of Jamaica to organize a slave revolt. The envoys are Debuisson, the grandson of a Jamaican rum manufacturer, who knows the island very well, his old friend Sasportas, and the sailor Galloudec. After having established contact with the fragmented rebel groups, they receive the surprising news of Napoleon′s takeover in France. Whereas Debuisson, who by now has gotten used to his role as a rich heir, wants to wait for new instructions from home, his companions are determined to press ahead with the revolt. When a slave kills a British guard, the situation escalates. Debuisson betrays his former ideals to save his life and Sasportas is hung. Only Galloudec manages to flee back to France.

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Duration:
2812 m, 103 min
Format:
35mm, 1:1,66
Video/Audio:
Orwocolor, Mono
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Uraufführung (DD): 13.05.1976, Berlin, Kosmos

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  • Originaltitel (DD) Das Licht auf dem Galgen

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Original

Duration:
2812 m, 103 min
Format:
35mm, 1:1,66
Video/Audio:
Orwocolor, Mono
Screening:

Uraufführung (DD): 13.05.1976, Berlin, Kosmos