Romance with a Double Bass
Synopsis
A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to preserve her dignity by transporting her back to the castle in his bass case, and along the way they discover they have feelings for each other. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Romance with a Double Bass (1974)
Type: Clip • Published 2021-06-19
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
John Cleese
Smychkov
Connie Booth
Princess Costanza
Graham Crowden
Count Alexei
Freddie Jones
Maestro Lakeyich
Jonathan Lynn
Leader of the Orchestra
Andrew Sachs
Musician Zhuchkov
Desmond Jones
Musician Razmakhaikin
Dennis Ramsden
Prince Bibulov
John Moffatt
Majordomo
Terry Nelson
Thief
Kathie O'Donoghue
Princess's maid
June Whitfield
Prince Bibulov's wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov, John Cleese, Connie Booth
- Original Score
- Leon Cohen
- Original Title
- Romance with a Double Bass
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Anton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Young
Anton Chekhov, John Cleese, Connie Booth
Leon Cohen
Clive Tickner
Gregory Harris
Ian Gordon, N. David King
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Young
Director
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
Leon Cohen
Original Music Composer
Ian Gordon
Producer
N. David King
Producer
Gregory Harris
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Romance with a Double Bass.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Romance with a Double Bass.
list0
Public Nudity Movie Watchlist
Similar Titles to Romance with a Double Bass
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.7
6.9
5.6
3.0
8.0
5.9
7.0
7.0
6.8
6.2
6.1
6.4
6.3
7.3
5.7
5.0
6.6
6.4
More Like Romance with a Double Bass
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Romance with a Double Bass
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Romance with a Double Bass about?
A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to preserve her dignity by transporting her back to the castle in his bass case, and along the way they discover they have feelings for each other. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.
Who directed Romance with a Double Bass?
Romance with a Double Bass was directed by Robert Young.
Who stars in Romance with a Double Bass?
The principal cast of Romance with a Double Bass includes John Cleese, Connie Booth, Graham Crowden, Freddie Jones, Jonathan Lynn.
When was Romance with a Double Bass released and how long is it?
Romance with a Double Bass was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Romance with a Double Bass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romance with a Double Bass was composed by Leon Cohen.