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.

Top Cast

Hans-Jürgen WolfWerther

Katharina ThalbachLotte

Hilmar BaumannAlbert

Heinz-Dieter KnaupAmtmann

Barbara DittusFrau Heilmann

Herwart GrosseGesandter

Dieter MannVon Steinfeld

Klaus PiontekWilhelm