The Music Lovers (1971)

02/12/1971 (GB) • 2h 3m

Drama, Music

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.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Richard Chamberlain

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Glenda Jackson

Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova

Max Adrian

Nicholas Rubinstein

Christopher Gable

Count Anton Chiluvsky

Kenneth Colley

Modeste Tchaikovsky

Izabella Telezynska

Madame Nadedja von Meck

Maureen Pryor

Mrs. Milyukova

Sabina Maydelle

Sasha Tchaikovsky


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,000,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

composer

biography

historical figure

male homosexuality

19th century

gay theme

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