Lisztomania
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Synopsis
In the 19th century, Romantic composer/pianist Franz Liszt tries to end his hedonistic ways but keeps getting sucked back in by his seductive fellow composer Richard Wagner.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2013-11-19
Top Cast
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Roger Daltrey
Franz Liszt
Sara Kestelman
Princess Carolyn
Paul Nicholas
Richard Wagner
Ringo Starr
The Pope
Rick Wakeman
Thor
John Justin
Count d'Agoult
Fiona Lewis
Marie d'Agoult
Veronica Quilligan
Cosima
Nell Campbell
Olga Janina
Andrew Reilly
Hans von Bülow
David English
Captain
Felicity Devonshire
Governess
Murray Melvin
Hector Berlioz
Oliver Reed
Princess Carolyn's Servant
Aubrey Morris
Manager
Imogen Claire
George Sand
Kenneth Colley
Frederic Chopin
Rikki Howard
Countess
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell
- Original Score
- Rick Wakeman
- Original Title
- Lisztomania
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Goodtimes Enterprises, Visual Programme Systems, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Ken Russell
Rick Wakeman
Peter Suschitzky
Stuart Baird
Roy Baird, Sanford Lieberson, David Puttnam
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Ken Russell
Screenplay
Peter Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Rick Wakeman
Original Music Composer
Stuart Baird
Editor
Roy Baird
Producer
David Puttnam
Producer
Philip Harrison
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lisztomania
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lisztomania about?
In the 19th century, Romantic composer/pianist Franz Liszt tries to end his hedonistic ways but keeps getting sucked back in by his seductive fellow composer Richard Wagner.
Who directed Lisztomania?
Lisztomania was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Lisztomania?
The principal cast of Lisztomania includes Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas, Ringo Starr, Rick Wakeman.
When was Lisztomania released and how long is it?
Lisztomania was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Lisztomania?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lisztomania was composed by Rick Wakeman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lisztomania?
Lisztomania holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).