In medieval times, a horse merchant is forced by a noble to leave part of his stock as payment for crossing his land. Upon returning, he finds his horses near death, and when the noble refuses to compensate him, the merchant fights unsuccessfully against the injustice.

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Cast

David Warner

Michael Kohlhaas

Anna Karina

Elisabeth Kohlhaas

Thomas Holtzmann

Martin Luther

Michael Gothard

John

Anita Pallenberg

Katrina

Kurt Meisel

Kanzler

Anton Diffring

Kurfürst

Gregor von Rezzori

Kunz

Relja Bašić

Nagel

Václav Lohniský

Herse

Ivan Palúch

Stern

Keith Richards

Soldat (uncredited)