Wittgenstein
"If people never did silly things nothing intelligent would ever get done."
Originally released in 1993. Wittgenstein is a drama/history film. directed by Derek Jarman. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Clancy Chassay, Karl Johnson, and Michael Gough
Synopsis
A dramatization, in modern theatrical style, of the life and thought of the Viennese-born, Cambridge-educated philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose principal interest was the nature and limits of language. A series of sketches depict the unfolding of his life from boyhood, through the era of the first World War, to his eventual Cambridge professorship and association with Bertrand Russell and John Maynard Keynes. The emphasis in these sketches is on the exposition of the ideas of Wittgenstein, a homosexual, and an intuitive, moody, proud, and perfectionistic thinker generally regarded as a genius.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (85 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
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Director
Top Cast
Clancy Chassay
as Young Wittgenstein
Karl Johnson
as Ludwig Wittgenstein
Michael Gough
as Betrand Russell
Tilda Swinton
as Lady Ottoline Morrell
Kevin Collins
as Johnny
Nabil Shaban
as Martian
Sally Dexter
as Hermine Wittgenstein
Lynn Seymour
as Lydia Lopokova
Jill Balcon
as Leopoldine Wittgenstein
Gina Marsh
as Gretyl Wittgenstein
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BFI
- Bandung Productions
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wittgenstein about?
A dramatization, in modern theatrical style, of the life and thought of the Viennese-born, Cambridge-educated philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose principal interest was the nature and limits of ...
Who directed Wittgenstein?
Wittgenstein was directed by Derek Jarman.
How long is Wittgenstein?
Wittgenstein has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Wittgenstein released?
Wittgenstein was released on March 26, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wittgenstein?
The main cast of Wittgenstein includes Clancy Chassay, Karl Johnson, Michael Gough, Tilda Swinton, Kevin Collins.