In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, this pious, upstanding man raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.

Mads Mikkelsen
Michael Kohlhaas

Mélusine Mayance
Lisbeth

Delphine Chuillot
Judith

Bruno Ganz
The Governor

Denis Lavant
The Theologist

David Kross
The Preacher

Roxane Duran
The Princess

Paul Bartel
Jérémie
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Release Date
August 14, 2013
Runtime
2h 2m
Rating
NR
Genres
Drama, History
Director