Plot Summary
William Tell (1960) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1960 · 101 mins · German
- Loading streaming availability…
- Directed by
- Michel Dickoff
- Starring
- Inigo Gallo, Robert Freitag, Maria Becker, Georges Weiss, Zarli Carigiet, Heinz Woester
Gessler, the Rütli Oath, the famous apple‑shooting episode, and the trial in the Hollow Lane illustrate William Tell’s legendary resistance against oppression in 1291. Through dramatic confrontations and evocative landscapes, the film draws on Friedrich Schiller’s drama and Aegidius Tschudi’s chronicle to portray the Swiss hero’s fight for freedom.
On this page (4)
Full plot summary
William Tell (1960) Plot Summary Coming Soon
We are working on the full plot summary and ending explained of William Tell (1960). Check back soon, or request it now to move it up the list.
If you liked this
Movies Like William Tell
Similar movies to William Tell: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
William Tell (1960) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about William Tell in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app