The Music Lovers
“The music lover. He had a love of life. But was torn by it. He reached out for the sensual. And was burned by it. His genius demanded a price. And he paid it.”
Synopsis
Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.
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The Music Lovers (1971) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-08
Top Cast
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Richard Chamberlain
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Glenda Jackson
Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova
Max Adrian
Nicholas Rubinstein
Christopher Gable
Count Anton Chiluvsky
Kenneth Colley
Modeste Tchaikovsky
Izabella Telezynska
Madame Nadedja von Meck
Maureen Pryor
Mrs. Milyukova
Sabina Maydelle
Sasha Tchaikovsky
Andrew Faulds
Davidov
Bruce Robinson
Alexei Sofronov
Ben Aris
Young Lieutenant
Xavier Russell
Koyola
Dennis Myers
von Meck Twin
John Myers
von Meck Twin
Joanne Brown
Olga Bredska
Alexei Jawdokimov
Dmitri Shubelov
Alex Russell
von Meck Child
Clive Cazes
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York, New York
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvyn Bragg
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- The Music Lovers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Russ-Arts, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Melvyn Bragg, Catherine Drinker Bowen, Barbara von Meck
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Douglas Slocombe
Michael Bradsell
Ken Russell, Roy Baird
Department Leadership Roster
Natasha Kroll
Production Design
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Ken Russell
Director
Melvyn Bragg
Screenplay
Ken Russell
Producer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Music Lovers
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What is The Music Lovers about?
Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.
Who directed The Music Lovers?
The Music Lovers was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in The Music Lovers?
The principal cast of The Music Lovers includes Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian, Christopher Gable, Kenneth Colley.
When was The Music Lovers released and how long is it?
The Music Lovers was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Music Lovers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Music Lovers was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Is The Music Lovers based on a book or true story?
The Music Lovers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Drinker Bowen", Novel: "Barbara von Meck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Music Lovers?
The Music Lovers holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).