Impromptu

Apr 12, 1991

1h 47m

★ 6.0

He's about to fall in love with the most scandalous woman of his time.

Overview

In 1830s France, pianist/composer Frédéric Chopin is pursued romantically by the determined, individualistic woman who uses the name George Sand.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Music

Romance

Production Companies

Les Films Ariane

C.L.G. Films

Governor Productions

Sovereign Pictures

Hemdale Film Corporation

Impromptu Trailers

Cast

George Sand

Judy Davis

Frederic Chopin

Hugh Grant

Alfred De Musset

Mandy Patinkin

Marie D'Agoult

Bernadette Peters

Franz Liszt

Julian Sands

Eugene Delacroix

Ralph Brown

Felicien Mallefille

Georges Corraface

Duke D'Antan

Anton Rodgers

Duchess D'Antan

Emma Thompson

George Sand's Mother

Anna Massey

Maurice

David Birkin

Baroness Laginsky

Elizabeth Spriggs

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