The young and rebellious Werther is passionately, but hopelessly, in love with Lotte. Although he knows that she is married to somebody who can offer her a secure future, Werther tries to be near her. Lotte cannot decide between these two men. She eventually rejects Werther, who does not survive her decision.
Hans-Jürgen Wolf
Werther
Katharina Thalbach
Lotte
Hilmar Baumann
Albert
Heinz-Dieter Knaup
Amtmann
Barbara Dittus
Frau Heilmann
Herwart Grosse
Gesandter
Dieter Mann
Von Steinfeld
Klaus Piontek
Wilhelm
