Virtuoso
Synopsis
In 1962, the young pianist, John Ogdon wins international success in Moscow and embarks on a whirlwind career. Ten years later he suffers the onset of mental illness that threatens to destroy his playing, marriage and sanity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Brenda Lucas, William Humble
- Original Title
- Virtuoso
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Smith
Brenda Lucas, William Humble
Philip Hinchcliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Hinchcliffe
Producer
Tony Smith
Director
Brenda Lucas
Writer
William Humble
Writer
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1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About Virtuoso
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What is Virtuoso about?
In 1962, the young pianist, John Ogdon wins international success in Moscow and embarks on a whirlwind career. Ten years later he suffers the onset of mental illness that threatens to destroy his playing, marriage and sanity.
Who directed Virtuoso?
Virtuoso was directed by Tony Smith.
Who stars in Virtuoso?
The principal cast of Virtuoso includes Alfred Molina, Alison Steadman, John Heard, James Nesbitt, Jane Booker.
When was Virtuoso released and how long is it?
Virtuoso was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.