Susan Starr
Synopsis
Susan Starr is a talented young concert pianist preparing for the biggest competition of her life. She also happens to have a terrible cold that keeps her in bed and an omnipresent mother. Battling against 34 of the most talented pianists in the world at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Susan hopes to win not only prize money in the Dimitri Mitropoulos International Piano Competition, but also the recognition that could launch the musical career for which she has been working since she was three years old. Following Susan through the hectic days leading up to the event and through the competition itself, the film captures the intense reality of an aspiring young artist facing the challenge of her life.
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January 1, 1962
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hope Ryden, D. A. Pennebaker
- Original Title
- Susan Starr
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Drew Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hope Ryden, D. A. Pennebaker
Robert Drew, Gregory Shuker
Department Leadership Roster
Hope Ryden
Director
Gregory Shuker
Producer
D. A. Pennebaker
Director
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What is Susan Starr about?
Susan Starr is a talented young concert pianist preparing for the biggest competition of her life. She also happens to have a terrible cold that keeps her in bed and an omnipresent mother. Battling against 34 of the most talented pianists in the world at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Susan hopes to win not only prize money in the Dimitri Mitropoulos International Piano Competition, but also the recognition that could launch the musical career for which she has been working since she was three years old. Following Susan through the hectic days leading up to the event and through the competition itself, the film captures the intense reality of an aspiring young artist facing the challenge of her life.
Who directed Susan Starr?
Susan Starr was directed by Hope Ryden, D. A. Pennebaker.
Who stars in Susan Starr?
The principal cast of Susan Starr includes Susan Starr.
When was Susan Starr released and how long is it?
Susan Starr was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 53m.