The Music Lovers(1971)
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.
The Music Lovers 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.
The Music Lovers (1971) is a drama and music film directed by Ken Russell, released on February 12, 1971 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian and Christopher Gable. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Russell
- Writers:
- Catherine Drinker Bowen, Barbara von Meck, Melvyn Bragg
- Producers:
- Ken Russell
- Cinematographer:
- Douglas Slocombe
- Production:
- Russ-Arts, United Artists
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Music Lovers (1971) Original Trailer
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The Music Lovers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Chamberlain
as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Glenda Jackson
as Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova
Max Adrian
as Nicholas Rubinstein
- Christopher Gable
Christopher Gable
as Count Anton Chiluvsky
Kenneth Colley
as Modeste Tchaikovsky
- Izabella Telezynska
Izabella Telezynska
as Madame Nadedja von Meck
- Maureen Pryor
Maureen Pryor
as Mrs. Milyukova
- Sabina Maydelle
Sabina Maydelle
as Sasha Tchaikovsky
Andrew Faulds
as Davidov
Bruce Robinson
as Alexei Sofronov
- Ben Aris
Ben Aris
as Young Lieutenant
- Xavier Russell
Xavier Russell
as Koyola
Key crew
Directed by Ken Russell, written by Catherine Drinker Bowen, Barbara von Meck and Melvyn Bragg, produced by Ken Russell.
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The Music Lovers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Music Lovers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Music Lovers online?
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The Music Lovers (1971) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Music Lovers?
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The main cast of The Music Lovers (1971) includes Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian, Christopher Gable and Kenneth Colley. The film was directed by Ken Russell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Music Lovers released?
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The Music Lovers was released on February 12, 1971 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Music Lovers worth watching?
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The Music Lovers (1971) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Music Lovers?
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