Lisztomania

Name: Lisztomania
Genre: Music, Comedy, History
Released: 1975-10-01
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas, Ringo Starr, Rick Wakeman

1975·Movie·R·103 min·★ 6.0(41)

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“The erotic, exotic electrifying rock fantasy... It out-Tommy's TOMMY.”

In the 19th century, Romantic composer/pianist Franz Liszt tries to end his hedonistic ways but keeps getting sucked back in by his seductive fellow composer Richard Wagner.

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Where to watch Lisztomania in United States

Can I watch Lisztomania in United States? Yes — you can stream Lisztomania in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Germany	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
France	—	Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video
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About Lisztomania

Lisztomania is a 1975 English-language music, comedy and history film directed by Ken Russell. The cast is led by Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

Lisztomania was produced by Goodtimes Enterprises, Visual Programme Systems, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 1, 1975, and carries a R certification.

Director: Ken Russell
Writers: Ken Russell
Release date: October 1, 1975
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $2 million
Production: Goodtimes Enterprises, Visual Programme Systems, Warner Bros. Pictures

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Lisztomania cast & crew

Lisztomania was directed by Ken Russell and written by Ken Russell.

The cast features Roger Daltrey as Franz Liszt, Sara Kestelman as Princess Carolyn, Paul Nicholas as Richard Wagner, Ringo Starr as The Pope, Rick Wakeman as Thor, and John Justin as Count d'Agoult.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rick Wakeman, cinematography is by Peter Suschitzky, and it was produced by Sanford Lieberson and Roy Baird.

Is Lisztomania worth watching?

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy music, comedy, and history, Lisztomania is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Lisztomania

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