William Tell (1960): Cast
William Tell is a 1960 adventure historical film directed by Michel Dickoff, starring Robert Freitag as Wilhelm Tell, Wolfgang Rottsieper and Inigo Gallo. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Michel Dickoff
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is William Tell About?
The premise of William Tell without spoilers.
Gessler, the Rütli Oath, the famous apple‑shooting episode, and the trial in the Hollow Lane illustrate William Tell’s legendary resistance against oppression in 1291. Through dramatic confrontations and evocative landscapes, the film draws on Friedrich Schiller’s drama and Aegidius Tschudi’s chronicle to portray the Swiss hero’s fight for freedom.
William Tell Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- switzerland
- national hero
- archery
- archer
- crossbow
- tyrant
- swashbuckler
- swashbuckler adventure
William Tell Cast & Characters
Robert Freitag leads the cast as Wilhelm Tell, with Wolfgang Rottsieper as Gessler and Inigo Gallo as Frieshart. Directed by Michel Dickoff; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michel Dickoff
- Robert Freitag as Wilhelm Tell
- Wolfgang Rottsieper as Gessler
- Inigo Gallo as Frieshart
- Zarli Carigiet as Baumgarten
Also Starring in William Tell
· 11 more- Birke Bruck Berta von Bruneck
- Hannes Schmidhauser Arnold von Melchtal
- Heinz Woester Attinghausen
- Leopold Biberti Werner Stauffacher
- Alfred Schlageter Walter Fürst
- Maria Becker Gertrud Stauffacher
- Alfred Rasser
- Georges Weiss Rudenz
- Helen Hesse Baumgartnerin
- Paul Bühlmann Rudi
- Karl Pistorius Wolfenschiessen
William Tell Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Wilhelm Tell - Flammende Berge” and “Bergfeuer lodern”.
- Also known as
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- Wilhelm Tell - Flammende Berge
- Bergfeuer lodern
- Wilhelm Tell - Burgen in Flammen
- Guilherme Tell
- Guillaume Tell
- Вильгельм Телль
- 威廉·退尔
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William Tell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of William Tell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is William Tell?
William Tell runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was William Tell released?
William Tell was released on December 16, 1960.
Who directed William Tell?
William Tell was directed by Michel Dickoff.
Who is in the cast of William Tell?
William Tell stars Robert Freitag as Wilhelm Tell, Wolfgang Rottsieper as Gessler and Inigo Gallo as Frieshart, among 15 credited actors.
Does William Tell have a post-credit scene?
No. William Tell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is William Tell in?
The original language of William Tell is German.
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