William Tell(1960)
Wilhelm Tell
William Tell Synopsis
Gessler, the Rütli Oath, the apple shot, the Hollow Lane: the deeds of Swiss national hero William Tell in his fight against tyranny and violence in 1291. Based on Friedrich Schiller's drama and Aegidius Tschudi's chronicle.
William Tell (1960) is a adventure and history film directed by Michel Dickoff, released on December 16, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Robert Freitag, Alfred Schlageter, Maria Becker and Birke Bruck. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michel Dickoff
- Writers:
- Max Frisch, Friedrich Schiller, Michel Dickoff
- Producers:
- Josef R. Kaelin
- Status:
- Released
William Tell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Freitag
as Wilhelm Tell
Alfred Schlageter
as Walter Fürst
Maria Becker
as Gertrud Stauffacher
Birke Bruck
as Berta von Bruneck
Heinz Woester
as Attinghausen
Hannes Schmidhauser
as Arnold von Melchtal
Leopold Biberti
as Werner Stauffacher
- Georges Weiss
Georges Weiss
as Rudenz
Zarli Carigiet
as Baumgarten
- Wolfgang Rottsieper
Wolfgang Rottsieper
as Gessler
- Helen Hesse
Helen Hesse
as Baumgartnerin
Paul Bühlmann
as Rudi
Key crew
Directed by Michel Dickoff, written by Max Frisch, Friedrich Schiller and Michel Dickoff, produced by Josef R. Kaelin.
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William Tell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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William Tell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch William Tell online?
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William Tell (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in William Tell?
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The main cast of William Tell (1960) includes Robert Freitag, Alfred Schlageter, Maria Becker, Birke Bruck and Heinz Woester. The film was directed by Michel Dickoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was William Tell released?
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William Tell was released on December 16, 1960 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is William Tell worth watching?
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William Tell (1960) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.