Movie

The Sorrows of Young Werther

★ 5.9(6)19761h 45m

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Director: Egon Günther
Release date: 1976-08-26
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About The Sorrows of Young Werther

The Sorrows of Young Werther is a 1976 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Egon Günther, starring Hans-Jürgen Wolf, Katharina Thalbach and Hilmar Baumann. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sorrows of Young Werther in Russia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The young and rebellious Werther is passionately, but hopelessly, in love with Lotte. Although he knows that she is married to somebody who can offer her a secure future, Werther tries to be near her. Lotte cannot decide between these two men. She eventually rejects Werther, who does not survive her decision.

Cast

Hans-Jürgen Wolf

Werther

Katharina Thalbach

Lotte

Hilmar Baumann

Albert

Heinz-Dieter Knaup

Amtmann

Barbara Dittus

Frau Heilmann

Herwart Grosse

Gesandter

Dieter Mann

Von Steinfeld

Klaus Piontek

Wilhelm

Angelika Mann

Cousine

Juliane Korén

Sängerin

Irmhild Wagner

Fräulein von B.

Bodo Krämer

Herr Schmidt

Frequently asked questions

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How long is The Sorrows of Young Werther?+

The Sorrows of Young Werther has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Sorrows of Young Werther?+

The Sorrows of Young Werther stars Hans-Jürgen Wolf, Katharina Thalbach, Hilmar Baumann, Heinz-Dieter Knaup and Barbara Dittus.

When did The Sorrows of Young Werther come out?+

The Sorrows of Young Werther is a 1976 movie directed by Egon Günther.

What genre is The Sorrows of Young Werther?+

The Sorrows of Young Werther is Drama film.

Who directed The Sorrows of Young Werther?+

The Sorrows of Young Werther was directed by Egon Günther.