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.

Director: Egon Günther

Cast: Hans-Jürgen Wolf, Katharina Thalbach, Hilmar Baumann, Heinz-Dieter Knaup, Barbara Dittus, Herwart Grosse, Dieter Mann, Klaus Piontek

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.