The Great Mr Handel
“The Life - Tragedy and Triumphs and the Glorious Music of the Illustrious Brought to the Screen”
Synopsis
This classic film reveals how the great composer Georg Friedrich Handel rose above the personal anguish and difficulties in his life to create the sublime musical composition, The Messiah.
Top Cast
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Wilfrid Lawson
George Frideric Handel
Elizabeth Allan
Mrs. Cibber
Malcolm Keen
Lord Chesterfield
Michael Shepley
Sir Charles Marsham
Max Kirby
Frederick, Prince of Wales
Hay Petrie
Phineas
Morris Harvey
John Heidegger
A.E. Matthews
Charles Jennens
Frederick Cooper
Pooley
Andrew Leigh
Captain Coram
Robert Atkins
H.F. Maltby
Ivan Samson
Charles Groves
Alfred Sangster
D.J. Williams
Leader of performance wreckers
Michael Hunt
The Kytch Boys
Alan Wren
The Kytch Boys
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Walker
- Original Title
- The Great Mr Handel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Independent Productions, G.H.W. Productions Ltd., J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Walker
Sam Simmonds
James B. Sloan
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Walker
Director
James B. Sloan
Producer
Sam Simmonds
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Mr Handel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Mr Handel about?
This classic film reveals how the great composer Georg Friedrich Handel rose above the personal anguish and difficulties in his life to create the sublime musical composition, The Messiah.
Who directed The Great Mr Handel?
The Great Mr Handel was directed by Norman Walker.
Who stars in The Great Mr Handel?
The principal cast of The Great Mr Handel includes Wilfrid Lawson, Elizabeth Allan, Malcolm Keen, Michael Shepley, Max Kirby.
When was The Great Mr Handel released and how long is it?
The Great Mr Handel was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.