The Novel of Werther
Le Roman de Werther
Synopsis
Herr Werther, a new magistrate to the Grand Duchy of Walheim who is a violinist and poet, seems to have fate on his side as he meets and pursues a beautiful local woman, Charlotte. But as Werther sets to propose marriage, Charlotte reluctantly tells him she has been promised to another, Werther's superior, Judge Hochstätten. Werther and Charlotte decide to keep their romance from the judge and each descends into depression. Will they be able to keep their feelings a secret?
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Pierre Richard-Willm
Werther
Annie Vernay
Charlotte
Jean Galland
Albert Hochstätter
Jean Périer
President
Henri Guisol
Scherz
Roger Legris
Franz
Georges Vitray
Le bailli
Jean Buquet
Le petit Gustave
Philippe Richard
Le grand-duc
Geno-Ferny
Le portraitiste
Léonce Corne
Le majordome
Denise Kerny
La bonne
Edmond Beauchamp
Le meurtrier
Charles Nossent
Le cocher
Paulette Pax
Tante Emma
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Ophüls
- Screenplay & Story
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hans Wilhelm, Max Ophüls
- Original Score
- Paul Dessau
- Original Title
- Le Roman de Werther
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Nero Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Ophüls
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hans Wilhelm, Max Ophüls
Paul Dessau
Seymour Nebenzal
Department Leadership Roster
Max Ophüls
Director
Seymour Nebenzal
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is The Novel of Werther about?
Herr Werther, a new magistrate to the Grand Duchy of Walheim who is a violinist and poet, seems to have fate on his side as he meets and pursues a beautiful local woman, Charlotte. But as Werther sets to propose marriage, Charlotte reluctantly tells him she has been promised to another, Werther's superior, Judge Hochstätten. Werther and Charlotte decide to keep their romance from the judge and each descends into depression. Will they be able to keep their feelings a secret?
Who directed The Novel of Werther?
The Novel of Werther was directed by Max Ophüls.
Who stars in The Novel of Werther?
The principal cast of The Novel of Werther includes Pierre Richard-Willm, Annie Vernay, Jean Galland, Jean Périer, Henri Guisol.
When was The Novel of Werther released and how long is it?
The Novel of Werther was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Novel of Werther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Novel of Werther was composed by Paul Dessau.
Is The Novel of Werther based on a book or true story?
The Novel of Werther is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Novel of Werther?
The Novel of Werther holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).