The Conductor
Dyrygent
Synopsis
A violinist in a provincial Polish orchestra, whose husband is the director of the ensemble, on a visit to the US ties up with the world- renowned symphony conductor. As it turns out he was once in love with violinist's mother. The conductor, a slightly unstable hypochondriac, returns to Poland to lead the provincial orchestra. He also tries to revive old love affair using the violinist as a surrogate of her mother. Her husband is resentful of the conductor for both personal and professional reasons.
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John Gielgud
John Lasocki
Krystyna Janda
Marta
Andrzej Seweryn
Adam Pietryk
Jan Ciecierski
Marta's Father
Tadeusz Czechowski
Tadzio
Marek Dąbrowski
Cultural Office Clerk
Józef Fryźlewicz
Voivod
Janusz Gajos
Dignitary from Warsaw
Stanisław Górka
Bassist
Jerzy Kleyn
Mary Ann Krasiński
Marta's Friend
Anna Łopatowska
Anna
Elżbieta Strzałkowska
Maria Seweryn
Marysia
Jerzy Szmidt
Mewis Walker
Lilian
Wojciech Wysocki
Kwiatkowski
Stanisław Zatłoka
Rysio
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrzej Kijowski
- Original Score
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Original Title
- Dyrygent
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "X"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Wajda
Andrzej Kijowski
Ludwig van Beethoven
Sławomir Idziak
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Starski
Production Design
Wiesława Starska
Costume Design
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Editor
Andrzej Wajda
Director
Andrzej Kijowski
Writer
Sławomir Idziak
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Conductor
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What is The Conductor about?
A violinist in a provincial Polish orchestra, whose husband is the director of the ensemble, on a visit to the US ties up with the world- renowned symphony conductor. As it turns out he was once in love with violinist's mother. The conductor, a slightly unstable hypochondriac, returns to Poland to lead the provincial orchestra. He also tries to revive old love affair using the violinist as a surrogate of her mother. Her husband is resentful of the conductor for both personal and professional reasons.
Who directed The Conductor?
The Conductor was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who stars in The Conductor?
The principal cast of The Conductor includes John Gielgud, Krystyna Janda, Andrzej Seweryn, Jan Ciecierski, Tadeusz Czechowski.
When was The Conductor released and how long is it?
The Conductor was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Conductor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Conductor was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.