Nathan der Weise (1922)
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.
Director: Manfred Noa
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: December 28, 1922
Cast
- Fritz Greiner - Sultan Saladin
- Carl de Vogt - Assad von Filneck
- Lia Eibenschütz - Sittah
- Werner Krauss - Nathan
- Bella Muzsnay - Recha
- Margarete Kupfer - Daja
- Rudolf Lettinger - Klosterbruder Bonafides
- Ferdinand Martini - Al-Hafi
- Ernst Schrumpf - Patriarch von Jerusalem
- Max Schreck - Grossmeister der Templeherren
Screenplay
- Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (Theatre Play)
- Hans Kyser
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Manfred Noa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nathan der Weise about?
- 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.
- Who directed Nathan der Weise?
- Nathan der Weise was directed by Manfred Noa.
- Who stars in Nathan der Weise?
- Nathan der Weise stars Fritz Greiner, Carl de Vogt, Lia Eibenschütz, Werner Krauss, Bella Muzsnay, Margarete Kupfer.
- How long is Nathan der Weise?
- Nathan der Weise has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Nathan der Weise?
- Nathan der Weise is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Nathan der Weise produced?
- Nathan der Weise was produced in Germany.