Romance with a Double Bass(1974)
Romance with a Double Bass Synopsis
A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to preserve her dignity by transporting her back to the castle in his bass case, and along the way they discover they have feelings for each other. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.
Romance with a Double Bass (1974) is a comedy and romance film directed by Robert Young, released on January 1, 1974 with a runtime of 40m. It stars John Cleese, Connie Booth, Graham Crowden and Freddie Jones. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Young
- Writers:
- Anton Chekhov, John Cleese, Connie Booth
- Producers:
- Ian Gordon, N. David King
- Cinematographer:
- Clive Tickner
- Composer:
- Leon Cohen
- Production:
- Anton Films
- Status:
- Released
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Romance with a Double Bass Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cleese
as Smychkov
Connie Booth
as Princess Costanza
Graham Crowden
as Count Alexei
Freddie Jones
as Maestro Lakeyich
Jonathan Lynn
as Leader of the Orchestra
Andrew Sachs
as Musician Zhuchkov
- Desmond Jones
Desmond Jones
as Musician Razmakhaikin
- Dennis Ramsden
Dennis Ramsden
as Prince Bibulov
- John Moffatt
John Moffatt
as Majordomo
- Terry Nelson
Terry Nelson
as Thief
- Kathie O'Donoghue
Kathie O'Donoghue
as Princess's maid
June Whitfield
as Prince Bibulov's wife
Key crew
Directed by Robert Young, written by Anton Chekhov, John Cleese and Connie Booth, produced by Ian Gordon and N. David King.
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Romance with a Double Bass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 13 ratings.
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Romance with a Double Bass – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Romance with a Double Bass?
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The main cast of Romance with a Double Bass (1974) includes John Cleese, Connie Booth, Graham Crowden, Freddie Jones and Jonathan Lynn. The film was directed by Robert Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Romance with a Double Bass released?
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Romance with a Double Bass was released on January 1, 1974 and runs for 40m.
Is Romance with a Double Bass worth watching?
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Romance with a Double Bass (1974) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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