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Martyrs of Striving
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Martyrs of Striving

2021-10-27 · 14 min · Not rated

Comedy · History

When Death wants to bring the plague to Württemberg in 1349, he has not reckoned with the two guard soldiers Volckel and Utz, who engage him in a heated argument about plague ordinances and entry regulations.

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Directors
Alexander Peskador
Production companies
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

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Benedikt PaulunBenedikt PaulunVolckel
Gunther NicklesUtz
Robert Cecil BeerbohmDeath
Alexander PeskadorAlexander PeskadorCastellan (uncredited)

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