The Sorrows of Young Werther (1976): Cast
The Sorrows of Young Werther is a 1976 drama directed by Egon Günther, starring Hans-Jürgen Wolf as Werther, Katharina Thalbach and Gerhard Bienert. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Egon Günther
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- DEFA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sorrows of Young Werther About?
The premise of The Sorrows of Young Werther without spoilers.
Werther, a passionate and rebellious young man, falls hopelessly in love with Lotte, who is already married to a man who can provide her a secure future. Obsessed, he lingers close to her despite the impossibility, while Lotte wavers between the two suitors. When she finally rejects Werther, his despair overwhelms him, leading to his tragic demise.
The Sorrows of Young Werther Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on novel
The Sorrows of Young Werther Cast & Characters
Hans-Jürgen Wolf leads the cast as Werther, with Katharina Thalbach as Lotte and Gerhard Bienert as Pfarrer. Directed by Egon Günther; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Egon Günther
- Hans-Jürgen Wolf as Werther
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Katharina Thalbach as Lotte - Gerhard Bienert as Pfarrer
- Klaus Piontek as Wilhelm
Also Starring in The Sorrows of Young Werther
· 29 more- Dieter Mann Von Steinfeld
- Barbara Dittus Frau Heilmann
- Stefan Lisewski Herausgeber
- Herwart Grosse Gesandter
- Hilmar Baumann Albert
- Friedrich Teitge Professor Salzmann
- Nico Turoff
- Michael Gerber
- Heinz-Dieter Knaup Amtmann
- Angelika Mann Cousine
- Kurt Goldstein Reinhard
- Bodo Krämer Herr Schmidt
- Juliane Korén Sängerin
- Gertraud Last
- Anita Herbst Magd
- Irmhild Wagner Fräulein von B.
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More from Egon Günther
More films directed by Egon Günther: Ursula, Lotte in Weimar, The Keys and Farewell.
The Sorrows of Young Werther Also Known As
Also known as “少年维特的烦恼”.
- Also known as
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- 少年维特的烦恼
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The Sorrows of Young Werther FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Sorrows of Young Werther, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sorrows of Young Werther?
The Sorrows of Young Werther runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Sorrows of Young Werther released?
The Sorrows of Young Werther was released on August 26, 1976.
Who directed The Sorrows of Young Werther?
The Sorrows of Young Werther was directed by Egon Günther.
More films by Egon Günther Who is in the cast of The Sorrows of Young Werther?
The Sorrows of Young Werther stars Hans-Jürgen Wolf as Werther, Katharina Thalbach as Lotte and Gerhard Bienert as Pfarrer, among 33 credited actors.
Does The Sorrows of Young Werther have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sorrows of Young Werther has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Sorrows of Young Werther in?
The original language of The Sorrows of Young Werther is German.
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