Nathan der Weise
Synopsis
Silent movie adaptation of Lessing's play. Set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, it describes how the wise Jewish merchant Nathan, the enlightened sultan Saladin and the (initially anonymous) Templar bridge their gaps between Judaism, Islam and Christianity.
Top Cast
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Fritz Greiner
Sultan Saladin
Carl de Vogt
Assad von Filneck
Lia Eibenschütz
Sittah
Werner Krauss
Nathan
Bella Muzsnay
Recha
Margarete Kupfer
Daja
Rudolf Lettinger
Klosterbruder Bonafides
Ferdinand Martini
Al-Hafi
Ernst Schrumpf
Patriarch von Jerusalem
Max Schreck
Grossmeister der Templeherren
Wolfgang von Schwindt
Emir von Kurdistan
Ernst Matray
Spassmacher des Sultans
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manfred Noa
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Kyser, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
- Original Title
- Nathan der Weise
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Filmhaus Bavaria GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manfred Noa
Hans Kyser, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
Department Leadership Roster
Manfred Noa
Director
Walter Wesener
Costume Design
Hans Kyser
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nathan der Weise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nathan der Weise about?
Silent movie adaptation of Lessing's play. Set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, it describes how the wise Jewish merchant Nathan, the enlightened sultan Saladin and the (initially anonymous) Templar bridge their gaps between Judaism, Islam and Christianity.
Who directed Nathan der Weise?
Nathan der Weise was directed by Manfred Noa.
Who stars in Nathan der Weise?
The principal cast of Nathan der Weise includes Fritz Greiner, Carl de Vogt, Lia Eibenschütz, Werner Krauss, Bella Muzsnay.
When was Nathan der Weise released and how long is it?
Nathan der Weise was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.