Young Törless(1966)
Der junge Törless
Young Törless Synopsis
At an Austrian boys' boarding school in the early 1900s, shy, intelligent Törless observes the sadistic behavior of his fellow students, doing nothing to help a victimized classmate—until the torture goes too far. Adapted from Robert Musil's acclaimed novel, Young Törless launched the New German Cinema movement and garnered the 1966 Cannes Film Festival International Critics' Prize for first-time director Volker Schlöndorff.
Young Törless (1966) is a drama film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, released on May 20, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Mathieu Carrière, Marian Seidowsky, Bernd Tischer and Fred Dietz. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Writers:
- Volker Schlöndorff, Robert Musil, Herbert Asmodi
- Producers:
- Franz Seitz Junior, Louis Malle
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Rath
- Composer:
- Hans Werner Henze
- Production:
- Franz Seitz Filmproduktion, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
- Status:
- Released
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Young Törless Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mathieu Carrière
as Thomas Törleß
- Marian Seidowsky
Marian Seidowsky
as Anselm von Basini
- Bernd Tischer
Bernd Tischer
as Beineberg
- Fred Dietz
Fred Dietz
as Reiting
Lotte Ledl
as Gastwirtin / Innkeeper
- Jean Launay
Jean Launay
as Mathematiklehrer / Maths Teacher
Barbara Steele
as Bozena
Hanna Axmann-Rezzori
- Herbert Asmodi
Herbert Asmodi
- Fritz Gehlen
Fritz Gehlen
Key crew
Directed by Volker Schlöndorff, written by Volker Schlöndorff, Robert Musil and Herbert Asmodi, produced by Franz Seitz Junior and Louis Malle.
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Young Törless Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 63 ratings.
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Young Törless – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Young Törless online?
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Young Törless (1966) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Young Törless?
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The main cast of Young Törless (1966) includes Mathieu Carrière, Marian Seidowsky, Bernd Tischer, Fred Dietz and Lotte Ledl. The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Young Törless released?
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Young Törless was released on May 20, 1966 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Young Törless worth watching?
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Young Törless (1966) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Young Törless?
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