The Conductor
Originally released in 1980. The Conductor is a drama/music film. directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Starring John Gielgud, Krystyna Janda, and Andrzej Seweryn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "X"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Conductor about?
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...
Who directed The Conductor?
The Conductor was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
How long is The Conductor?
The Conductor has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Conductor released?
The Conductor was released on February 27, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Conductor?
The main cast of The Conductor includes John Gielgud, Krystyna Janda, Andrzej Seweryn, Jan Ciecierski, Tadeusz Czechowski.