Trivia

This was Peter Ustinov's final theatrical film before his death on March 28, 2004 at the age of 82.

There are many instances when actual quotes are used by the characters. This includes Friar Tetzel's (Alfred Molina's) "Coin in the coffer rings a soul from Purgatory springs", as well as Luther's "Here I Stand" speech.

The film was co-produced by Thrivent Financial, an American company affiliated with the Lutheran church, primarily The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. It's a members-only company, serving congregants of Lutheran churches, operating much like a credit union or mutual insurance company. Thrivent is the only not-for-profit in the Fortune 500.

Stephan Schwartz is the German voice of Luther.

The film has 61 credited actors and five credited actresses.