Handel's Last Chance
“When you believe in yourself, you can make a comeback.”
Synopsis
As the film opens, the career of George Frideric Handel is in tatters. Invited to Dublin to present the premiere of a new choral work, The Messiah, he can't find singers adequate for the job. A boy who steals a chicken runs into Mr. Handel. The boy's Mother was NOT an employee at the Cathedral, she cleaned and ironed shirts, so the mother "bribes" Mr. Handel with non-starched shirts to save her boy from being in jail. The choir sucks until the washer lady's son is discovered by Handel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milan Cheylov
- Screenplay & Story
- Marlene Matthews, David Devine
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Handel's Last Chance
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Slovakia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Devine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milan Cheylov
Marlene Matthews, David Devine
Georg Friedrich Händel
David Perrault
Michael Pacek
Department Leadership Roster
Milan Cheylov
Director
Marlene Matthews
Writer
David Devine
Writer
David Perrault
Director of Photography
Michael Pacek
Editor
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What is Handel's Last Chance about?
As the film opens, the career of George Frideric Handel is in tatters. Invited to Dublin to present the premiere of a new choral work, The Messiah, he can't find singers adequate for the job. A boy who steals a chicken runs into Mr. Handel. The boy's Mother was NOT an employee at the Cathedral, she cleaned and ironed shirts, so the mother "bribes" Mr. Handel with non-starched shirts to save her boy from being in jail. The choir sucks until the washer lady's son is discovered by Handel.
Who directed Handel's Last Chance?
Handel's Last Chance was directed by Milan Cheylov.
Who stars in Handel's Last Chance?
The principal cast of Handel's Last Chance includes Leon Pownall, Tod Fennell, Gerard Parkes, Seana McKenna, Cody Jones.
When was Handel's Last Chance released and how long is it?
Handel's Last Chance was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Handel's Last Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Handel's Last Chance was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.