The Conductor(1980)
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The Conductor Synopsis
A violinist in a provincial Polish orchestra, whose husband is the director of the ensemble, on a visit to the US ties up with the world- renowned symphony conductor. As it turns out he was once in love with violinist's mother. The conductor, a slightly unstable hypochondriac, returns to Poland to lead the provincial orchestra. He also tries to revive old love affair using the violinist as a surrogate of her mother. Her husband is resentful of the conductor for both personal and professional reasons.
The Conductor (1980) is a drama and music film directed by Andrzej Wajda, released on February 27, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars John Gielgud, Krystyna Janda, Andrzej Seweryn and Jan Ciecierski. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrzej Wajda
- Writers:
- Andrzej Kijowski, Andrzej Kijowski
- Cinematographer:
- Sławomir Idziak
- Production:
- Zespół Filmowy "X"
- Status:
- Released
The Conductor Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Gielgud
as John Lasocki
Krystyna Janda
as Marta
Andrzej Seweryn
as Adam Pietryk
Jan Ciecierski
as Marta's Father
Tadeusz Czechowski
as Tadzio
Marek Dąbrowski
as Cultural Office Clerk
Józef Fryźlewicz
as Voivod
Janusz Gajos
as Dignitary from Warsaw
Stanisław Górka
as Bassist
Jerzy Kleyn
- Mary Ann Krasiński
Mary Ann Krasiński
as Marta's Friend
Anna Łopatowska
as Anna
Key crew
Directed by Andrzej Wajda, written by Andrzej Kijowski and Andrzej Kijowski.
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The Conductor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Conductor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Conductor online?
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The Conductor (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Premiery Canal+. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Conductor?
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The main cast of The Conductor (1980) includes John Gielgud, Krystyna Janda, Andrzej Seweryn, Jan Ciecierski and Tadeusz Czechowski. The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Conductor released?
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The Conductor was released on February 27, 1980 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Conductor worth watching?
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The Conductor (1980) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 18 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.