William Tell movie poster

William Tell

October 14, 1903 0h 5m 5.1/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1903. William Tell is a drama film. directed by Lucien Nonguet. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Edmond Boutillon, Louis J. Gasnier, and Georges Vinter

Synopsis

Historical legend composed of five Scenes. 1. William Tell's heroism. 2. The Plot. 3. The Apple. 4. Death of Gessler. 5. The Swiss cheer their Liberator. This popular and interesting legend takes place amidst the country life of the mountain populations. The beautiful and picturesque sites which exist in Switzerland have given us an opportunity of utilising the resources our theatre affords, and our scene-painters have been able to have a free run on their imaginations, and have completed the work by a series of magnificent scenes in the most artistic character.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 14, 1903 122 years ago
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Runtime 0h 5m 5 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Pathé Frères

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Tell about?

Historical legend composed of five Scenes. 1. William Tell's heroism. 2. The Plot. 3. The Apple. 4. Death of Gessler. 5. The Swiss cheer their Liberator. This popular and interesting legend takes p...

Who directed William Tell?

William Tell was directed by Lucien Nonguet.

How long is William Tell?

William Tell has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).

When was William Tell released?

William Tell was released on October 14, 1903 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in William Tell?

The main cast of William Tell includes Edmond Boutillon, Louis J. Gasnier, Georges Vinter, Renée Doux.