1976
5.1 (5 votes)
1h 45m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
DEFA
The Sorrows of Young Werther (Die Leiden des jungen Werthers)
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Egon Günther
Writer: Egon Günther, Helga Schütz
Top 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
