William Tell (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, William Tell is an adventure film directed by Michel Dickoff, running about 101 minutes.
Who’s in it. William Tell stars Robert Freitag as Wilhelm Tell, Alfred Schlageter as Walter Fürst, Maria Becker as Gertrud Stauffacher and Birke Bruck as Berta von Bruneck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, William Tell sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch William Tell page.
If you liked it. Fans of William Tell tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch William Tell (1961)?
- In GB, William Tell is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is William Tell worth watching?
- William Tell holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in William Tell?
- William Tell stars Robert Freitag, Alfred Schlageter, Maria Becker, Birke Bruck and Heinz Woester.
- When was William Tell released?
- William Tell was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.