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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Egon Günther

Hans-Jürgen Wolf

Werther

Katharina Thalbach

Lotte

Hilmar Baumann

Albert

Heinz-Dieter Knaup

Amtmann

Barbara Dittus

Frau Heilmann

Herwart Grosse

Gesandter