The Novel of Werther

1938 1h 25m FR

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 9

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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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?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Max Ophüls
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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88 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Pierre Richard-Willm and Annie Vernay and Jean Galland carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0030958 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Max Ophüls directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
288 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Pierre Richard-Willm and Annie Vernay and Jean Galland carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0030958 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.