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The Music Lovers
“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.”
6.5 / 10• 1971• 2h 3m•R• English
DramaMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Richard Chamberlain
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Lead
Glenda Jackson
Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova
Max Adrian
Nicholas Rubinstein
CG
Christopher Gable
Count Anton Chiluvsky
Kenneth Colley
Modeste Tchaikovsky
IT
Izabella Telezynska
Madame Nadedja von Meck
MP
Maureen Pryor
Mrs. Milyukova
SM
Sabina Maydelle
Sasha Tchaikovsky
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ken Russell's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Music Lovers is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
