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DRAMA . 1993 . 1h 9m . 6.4/10

Wittgenstein_

"If people never did silly things nothing intelligent would ever get done."

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.

Starring Clancy Chassay, Karl Johnson, Michael Gough
6.4/10
Rating
1h 9m
Runtime
1993
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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If people never did silly things nothing intelligent would ever get done.

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.

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Cast
Clancy Chassay stars as Young Wittgenstein in Wittgenstein.
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Year context
Wittgenstein was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
A dramatization, in modern theatrical style, of the life and thought of the Viennese-born, Cambridge-educated philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose principa...
Wittgenstein is a Drama, History, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 9m.

CAST (20)

Clancy Chassay
Clancy Chassay
Young Wittgenstein
Karl Johnson
Karl Johnson
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Michael Gough
Michael Gough
Betrand Russell
Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Lady Ottoline Morrell
KC
Kevin Collins
Johnny
Nabil Shaban
Nabil Shaban
Martian
Sally Dexter
Sally Dexter
Hermine Wittgenstein
Lynn Seymour
Lynn Seymour
Lydia Lopokova
Jill Balcon
Jill Balcon
Leopoldine Wittgenstein
GM
Gina Marsh
Gretyl Wittgenstein
VD
Vanya Del Borgo
Helene Wittgenstein
BS
Ben Scantlebury
Hans Wittgenstein
HS
Howard Sooley
Kurt Wittgenstein
DR
David Radzinowicz
Rudolf Wittgenstein
JL
Jan Latham-Koenig
Paul Wittgenstein
John Quentin
John Quentin
John Maynard Keynes
LA
Layla Alexander Garrett
Sophie Janovskaya
DM
Donald McInnes
Hairdresser
TP
Tony Peake
Tutor
MW
Michelle Wade
Tutor

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
69 min (1h 9m)
Rating
6.4/10 (85 votes)

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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 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.
How long is Wittgenstein?
Wittgenstein has a runtime of 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Who stars in Wittgenstein?
The cast of Wittgenstein includes Clancy Chassay, Karl Johnson, Michael Gough, Tilda Swinton, Kevin Collins.
What is the rating of Wittgenstein?
Wittgenstein has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 85 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama History Comedy
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