Elgar

Nov 11, 1962

0h 56m

★ 7.0

Overview

An astonishing documentary of the life of classical composer Sir Edward Elgar. This partly dramatised account is remarkable for its sensitive portrayal of the rise of a young musician from an underprivileged background to international fame.

Genres

Drama

Documentary

Music

TV Movie

Production Companies

BBC

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Cast

Narrator

Huw Wheldon

Mr. Elgar

Peter Brett

Mrs. Elgar

Rowena Gregory

Sir Edward Elgar

George McGrath

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Elgar

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