Lenz (1971): Cast
Lenz is a 1971 drama directed by George Moorse, starring Michael König as Lenz, Louis Waldon and Grischa Huber. It is based on Lenz by Georg Büchner and Richard Sieburth. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- George Moorse
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Barbara Moorse Workshop
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lenz About?
The premise of Lenz without spoilers, adapted from Lenz by Georg Büchner and Richard Sieburth.
A film adaptation of Georg Büchner’s short story follows the tormented Sturm und Drang poet Lenz as he takes shelter in the home of the compassionate Alsatian priest and philanthropist Oberlin. Beset by increasingly unbearable hallucinations, Lenz hopes the gentle clergyman can help, yet Oberlin, regarding the poet’s illness as divinely ordained, feels powerless to offer any counsel.
Lenz Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- house
- poet
- insanity
- death
- steintal in alsace
- based on novel
- character name in title
Lenz Cast & Characters
Michael König leads the cast as Lenz, with Louis Waldon as Pfarrer Oberlin and Grischa Huber as Frau Oberlin. Directed by George Moorse; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Moorse
- Michael König as Lenz
- Louis Waldon as Pfarrer Oberlin
- Grischa Huber as Frau Oberlin
- Rolf Zacher as Kaufmann
Also Starring in Lenz
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Lenz FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Lenz, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lenz?
Lenz runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Lenz released?
Lenz was released on March 24, 1971.
Who directed Lenz?
Lenz was directed by George Moorse.
More films by George Moorse Who is in the cast of Lenz?
Lenz stars Michael König as Lenz, Louis Waldon as Pfarrer Oberlin and Grischa Huber as Frau Oberlin, among 9 credited actors.
Is Lenz based on a book?
Yes. Lenz is adapted from Lenz by Georg Büchner and Richard Sieburth.
Does Lenz have a post-credit scene?
No. Lenz has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lenz in?
The original language of Lenz is German.
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