Song of Summer
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Fenby, Ken Russell
- Original Score
- Frederick Delius
- Original Title
- Song of Summer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Eric Fenby, Ken Russell
Frederick Delius
Dick Bush
Roger Crittenden
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Ken Russell
Writer
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Judy Steele
Production Design
Roger Crittenden
Editor
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Summer
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What is Song of Summer about?
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.
Who directed Song of Summer?
Song of Summer was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Song of Summer?
The principal cast of Song of Summer includes Max Adrian, Christopher Gable, Maureen Pryor, David Collings, Geraldine Sherman.
When was Song of Summer released and how long is it?
Song of Summer was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Song of Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of Summer was composed by Frederick Delius.
Is Song of Summer based on a book or true story?
Song of Summer is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Eric Fenby".