The Music Lovers

Name: The Music Lovers
Director: Ken Russell
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1971
Duration: 2 h 3 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian, Christopher Gable, Kenneth Colley

The music lover. He had a love of life. But was torn by it. He reached out for the sensual. And was burned by it. His genius demanded a price. And he paid it.

19712h 3m6.5(56 votes)

DramaMusic

Synopsis

Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.

The Music Lovers (1971) is a drama and music film directed by Ken Russell. It stars Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, and Max Adrian. The film runs for 2 hours 3 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 56 votes.

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Director

Ken Russell

Cast

Richard Chamberlain

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Glenda Jackson

Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova

Max Adrian

Nicholas Rubinstein

Christopher Gable

Count Anton Chiluvsky

Kenneth Colley

Modeste Tchaikovsky

Izabella Telezynska

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Who stars in The Music Lovers?

The Music Lovers stars Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian, and Christopher Gable, and was directed by Ken Russell.

How long is The Music Lovers?

The Music Lovers has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes.

When did The Music Lovers come out?

The Music Lovers was released in 1971.

What genre is The Music Lovers?

The Music Lovers is a drama and music film.

Is The Music Lovers worth watching?

The Music Lovers holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.