Song of Summer
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63% Critic Match

Song of Summer

6.3 / 10 1968 1h 13mNR English
TV MovieMusicDrama

Storyline

An immensely moving story of sacrifice, idealism and musical genius which charts the last five years of Frederick Delius's life through the eyes of a young composer and aide, Eric Fenby.

Cast & Crew

Max Adrian

Max Adrian

Frederick Delius

Lead
Christopher Gable

Christopher Gable

Eric Fenby

MP

Maureen Pryor

Jelka Delius

David Collings

David Collings

Percy Grainger

GS

Geraldine Sherman

Girl Nextdoor

NJ

Norman James

Doctor

Elizabeth Ercy

Elizabeth Ercy

Maid

RW

Roger Worrod

Bruder

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ken Russell's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Song of Summer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker