Lisztomania
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R 1975 · 103 min · ★ 5.8 · Music, Comedy, History
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.
Directed by Ken Russell · Written by Ken Russell
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Roger Daltrey Franz Liszt -
Sara Kestelman Princess Carolyn -
Paul Nicholas Richard Wagner -
Ringo Starr The Pope -
Rick Wakeman Thor -
John Justin Count d'Agoult -
Fiona Lewis Marie d'Agoult -
Veronica Quilligan Cosima -
Nell Campbell Olga Janina - A Andrew Reilly Hans von Bülow
- D David English Captain
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Felicity Devonshire Governess
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