Virtuoso (1989)

Genre : Drama, TV Movie

Runtime : 1H 38M

Director : Tony Smith

Synopsis

(from AllMovie, written by Hal Erickson) "British character actor Alfred Molina contributes another top-rank characterization in Virtuoso. Molina essays the role of real-life concert pianist John Ogden. The film touches briefly upon Ogden's performing genius, then takes a dark turn by concentrating on his descent into mental illness. Alison Steadman co-stars in this made-for-British-TV production."

Actors

Alfred Molina
Alfred Molina
John Ogden
Alison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Brenda
John Heard
John Heard
Michael Johnson
James Nesbitt
James Nesbitt
Young Man
Jane Booker
Jane Booker
Carolyn Schurmann
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Gerrard Schurmann
Philip Locke
Philip Locke
Wilfred Stiff

Crews

Tony Smith
Tony Smith
Director
William Humble
William Humble
Writer
Brenda Lucas
Brenda Lucas
Writer
Philip Hinchcliffe
Philip Hinchcliffe
Producer

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