Glenn Gould: a Portrait(1985)
Biography,Documentary,Music
Glenn Gould: a Portrait Synopsis
Glenn Gould: A Portrait is a biography of pianist and "explorer of sounds" Glenn Gould. The 105-minute program -- a montage of interviews, photographs, recording sessions, and concerts -- depicts the life and times of this late musician. Highlights of the film include pictures and scenes from Gould's life in Canada, as well as interviews with Geoffrey Payzant, broadcaster Margaret Pacsu, musician John Peter Lee Roberts, and music critic Paul Hume. Gould's personal views on animals (especially his affinity for skunks), his psychiatry, pacifism, and solitude are reflected on by family and friends.
Glenn Gould: a Portrait (1985) is a documentary and music film directed by Eric Till, released on January 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Geoffrey Payzant, Glenn Gould, Margaret Pacsu and Jessie Greig. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Eric Till
- Producers:
- Eric Till, Vincent Tovell
- Production:
- CBC
- Status:
- Released
Glenn Gould: a Portrait Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Geoffrey Payzant
Geoffrey Payzant
as Himself
Glenn Gould
as Himself
- Margaret Pacsu
Margaret Pacsu
as Herself
- Jessie Greig
Jessie Greig
as Herself
- John Peter Lee Roberts
John Peter Lee Roberts
as Himself
- Roxolana Roslak
Roxolana Roslak
as Herself
- Ray Roberts
Ray Roberts
as Himself
Bruno Monsaingeon
as Himself
- Paul Hume
Paul Hume
as Himself
- Victor Di Bello
Victor Di Bello
as himself
- Kevin Doyle
Kevin Doyle
as Himself
- Lorne Tulk
Lorne Tulk
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Eric Till, produced by Eric Till and Vincent Tovell.
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Glenn Gould: a Portrait Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Glenn Gould: a Portrait – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Glenn Gould: a Portrait?
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The main cast of Glenn Gould: a Portrait (1985) includes Geoffrey Payzant, Glenn Gould, Margaret Pacsu, Jessie Greig and John Peter Lee Roberts. The film was directed by Eric Till. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Glenn Gould: a Portrait released?
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Glenn Gould: a Portrait was released on January 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Glenn Gould: a Portrait worth watching?
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Glenn Gould: a Portrait (1985) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.