Nathan der Weise(1922)
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.
Nathan der Weise (1922) is a drama and history film directed by Manfred Noa, released on December 28, 1922 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Fritz Greiner, Carl de Vogt, Lia Eibenschütz and Werner Krauss. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Manfred Noa
- Writers:
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Hans Kyser
- Production:
- Filmhaus Bavaria GmbH
- Status:
- Released
Nathan der Weise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fritz Greiner
as Sultan Saladin
Carl de Vogt
as Assad von Filneck
Lia Eibenschütz
as Sittah
Werner Krauss
as Nathan
- Bella Muzsnay
Bella Muzsnay
as Recha
Margarete Kupfer
as Daja
Rudolf Lettinger
as Klosterbruder Bonafides
Ferdinand Martini
as Al-Hafi
- Ernst Schrumpf
Ernst Schrumpf
as Patriarch von Jerusalem
Max Schreck
as Grossmeister der Templeherren
- Wolfgang von Schwindt
Wolfgang von Schwindt
as Emir von Kurdistan
- Ernst Matray
Ernst Matray
as Spassmacher des Sultans
Key crew
Directed by Manfred Noa, written by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and Hans Kyser.
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Nathan der Weise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Nathan der Weise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nathan der Weise online?
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Nathan der Weise (1922) is available to stream on MYmovies One. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nathan der Weise?
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The main cast of Nathan der Weise (1922) includes Fritz Greiner, Carl de Vogt, Lia Eibenschütz, Werner Krauss and Bella Muzsnay. The film was directed by Manfred Noa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nathan der Weise released?
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Nathan der Weise was released on December 28, 1922 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Nathan der Weise worth watching?
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Nathan der Weise (1922) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.