The Novel of Werther

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?

Country:

France

Genre:

Drama,

Romance

Duration:

85 minutes

Year:

1938

Director:

Max Ophüls

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Company:

Nero Films

Cast:

Werther

Charlotte

Albert Hochstätter

President

Scherz

Crew:

Director

Novel

Adaptation

Adaptation

Producer