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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?

Top Cast

  • Pierre Richard-Willm

    Pierre Richard-Willm

    Werther

  • Annie Vernay

    Annie Vernay

    Charlotte

  • Jean Galland

    Jean Galland

    Albert Hochstätter

  • Jean Périer

    Jean Périer

    President

  • Henri Guisol

    Henri Guisol

    Scherz

  • Roger Legris

    Roger Legris

    Franz

  • Georges Vitray

    Georges Vitray

    Le bailli

  • Jean Buquet

    Jean Buquet

    Le petit Gustave

  • Philippe Richard

    Philippe Richard

    Le grand-duc

Overview

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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