Battle for Music
Synopsis
Story of the London Philharmonic Orchestra in World War II, from going bust, to being taken over by the musicians to run itself. Starring many of the members of the orchestra themselves
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Release History & Theatrical Window
British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- St. John Legh Clowes
- Original Title
- Battle for Music
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Taylor
St. John Legh Clowes
Gerald Gibbs
Erwin Reiner
Donald Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
St. John Legh Clowes
Writer
Donald Taylor
Producer
Donald Taylor
Director
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
Erwin Reiner
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle for Music
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battle for Music about?
Story of the London Philharmonic Orchestra in World War II, from going bust, to being taken over by the musicians to run itself. Starring many of the members of the orchestra themselves
Who directed Battle for Music?
Battle for Music was directed by Donald Taylor.
Who stars in Battle for Music?
The principal cast of Battle for Music includes Joss Ambler, Charles Carson, Mavis Clair.
When was Battle for Music released and how long is it?
Battle for Music was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.