The Music Lovers 1971

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.

Directed by: Ken Russell
Written by: Melvyn Bragg
Release date: 1971-02-12
Runtime: 123 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: 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.
Cast:
Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 
Glenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson
Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova 
Max Adrian
Max Adrian
Nicholas Rubinstein 
Christopher Gable
Christopher Gable
Count Anton Chiluvsky 
Kenneth Colley
Kenneth Colley
Modeste Tchaikovsky 
Izabella Telezynska
Izabella Telezynska
Madame Nadedja von Meck 
Links:
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Also known as:
  • Delírio de Amor
  • La pasión de vivir
  • La symphonie pathétique