The Sorrows of Young Werther

The Sorrows of Young Werther

105 mins | Drama | Aug. 26, 1976

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.

The Sorrows of Young Werther

105 mins | Drama | Aug. 26, 1976

The Sorrows of Young Werther
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.
Producers DEFA
Original title Die Leiden des jungen Werthers
Directors Egon Günther
Writers Helga Schütz, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Egon Günther

Cast

Hans-Jürgen Wolf

as Werther

Hilmar Baumann

as Albert

Heinz-Dieter Knaup

as Amtmann

Barbara Dittus

as Frau Heilmann

Herwart Grosse

as Gesandter

Dieter Mann

as Von Steinfeld

Klaus Piontek

as Wilhelm

Angelika Mann

as Cousine

Juliane Korén

as Sängerin