The Sorrows of Young Werther

1976Directed by Egon Günther

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Released: August 26, 1976
Runtime: 1h 45m

About The Sorrows of Young Werther

Drama

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.

Director: Egon Günther
Writers: Egon Günther
Helga Schütz
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Original title: Die Leiden des jungen Werthers

Principal cast

In billing order

Hans-Jürgen WolfWerther
Katharina ThalbachLotte
Hilmar BaumannAlbert
Heinz-Dieter KnaupAmtmann
Barbara DittusFrau Heilmann
Herwart GrosseGesandter

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