The Music Lovers
“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.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Music Lovers
The Music Lovers is a 1971 English-language drama and music film directed by Ken Russell. The cast is led by Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
The Music Lovers was produced by Russ-Arts and United Artists and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 12, 1971, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Writers
- Melvyn Bragg
- Release date
- February 12, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Russ-Arts, United Artists
The Music Lovers cast & crew
The Music Lovers was directed by Ken Russell and written by Melvyn Bragg.
The cast features Richard Chamberlain as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Glenda Jackson as Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova, Max Adrian as Nicholas Rubinstein, Christopher Gable as Count Anton Chiluvsky, Kenneth Colley as Modeste Tchaikovsky, and Izabella Telezynska as Madame Nadedja von Meck.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Douglas Slocombe and it was produced by Ken Russell and Roy Baird.
Is The Music Lovers worth watching?
The Music Lovers holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, The Music Lovers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Music Lovers
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Cast of The Music Lovers
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
Andrew Faulds
Davidov
Bruce Robinson
Alexei Sofronov
Ben Aris
Young Lieutenant
Xavier Russell
Koyola
The Music Lovers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Music Lovers in United States?
The Music Lovers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is The Music Lovers on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Music Lovers is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Music Lovers in?
The Music Lovers is originally in English, with audio tracks including Hungarian, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Music Lovers?
The Music Lovers runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The Music Lovers rated?
The Music Lovers is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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