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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Credits

Crew

DirectorKen Russell

WriterMelvyn Bragg

CinematographerDouglas Slocombe

Composer

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

EditorMichael Bradsell

ProducerKen Russell

Cast

Richard Chamberlainas Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Glenda Jacksonas Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova

Max Adrianas Nicholas Rubinstein

Christopher Gableas Count Anton Chiluvsky

Kenneth Colleyas Modeste Tchaikovsky

Izabella Telezynskaas Madame Nadedja von Meck

Maureen Pryoras Mrs. Milyukova

Sabina Maydelleas Sasha Tchaikovsky

Andrew Fauldsas Davidov

Bruce Robinsonas Alexei Sofronov

Ben Arisas Young Lieutenant

Xavier Russellas Koyola

Dennis Myersas von Meck Twin

John Myersas von Meck Twin

Joanne Brownas Olga Bredska

Alexei Jawdokimovas Dmitri Shubelov

Alex Russellas von Meck Child

Clive Cazesas Doctor

Georgina Parkinsonas Odile

Graham Armitageas Prince Balukin

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Lisztomania1975

Both directed by Ken Russell

Leaving Oct 31

Or

Altered States1980Both directed by Ken Russell
Mahler1974Both directed by Ken Russell

The Music Lovers (1971) | Criteria