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."

Feb 17 1971 R 2h 3m
Biography, Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

The compelling and bizarre story of Tchaikovsky's life and music. In Ken Russell's own words: "It's the story of the marriage between a homosexual and a nymphomaniac."

Written by

Melvyn Bragg, Catherine Drinker Bowen, Barbara von Meck

Directed by

Ken Russell

Cast

Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Russ-Arts

Languages

English, Français, Magyar

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
The Music Lovers (1970) Theatrical Trailer
Featurettes
Bernard Rose on THE MUSIC LOVERS
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