Emilia Galotti
Seen it?1958 | 98 min | History, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
The Prince of Guastalla falls in love with the young citizen Emilia Galotti, who is soon to marry Count Appiani. In order to win Emilia, the prince tries to send the count on an "honorable" journey on his behalf with the help of his chamberlain Marinelli. However, after the Count refuses this offer, Marinelli decides to have the wedding carriage robbed on his own initiative in order to have Emilia abducted to the Prince's nearby pleasure palace. But he has not thought of the prince's mistress, Countess Orsina, and Emilia's shaken father Odoardo, both of whom soon arrive at the castle, one to meet the prince, the other to look after his daughter...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 694 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Hellberg
- Karin HübnerEmilia Galotti
- Gerhard BienertOdoardo Galotti
- Maly DelschaftClaudia Galotti
- Hans-Peter ThielenHettore Gonzaga, Prinz von Guastalla
- Eduard von WintersteinCamillo Rota, Ratgeber
- Gerry WolffConti, Maler
- Horst SchulzeGraf Appiani
- Gisela UhlenGräfin Orsina
- Karl-Heinz PetersAngelo
- Karen FredersdorfAlte Mutter