Die Leiden des jungen Werthers
Rebellious young 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. Based on the novel by Goethe. Director Egon Günther and set designer Helga Schütz make cameo appearances.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Released
- 1976
Details
Release year: 1976
Storyline
Rebellious young 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. Based on the novel by Goethe. Director Egon Günther and set designer Helga Schütz make cameo appearances.
Top credits
- Hans-Jürgen Wolf — Werther
- Katharina Thalbach — Lotte
- Hilmar Baumann — Albert
- Heinz-Dieter Knaup — Amtmann