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Svengali

1983-03-09 · 100 min · ★ 5.0

Romance · Drama · TV Movie

An old singer coaches a young woman whom he believes will be the next singing sensation. As she starts off with her career, their bond gets stronger. An adaptation of George L. Du Maurier's novel "Trilby"

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Directors
Anthony Harvey
Production companies
Halcyon Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleAnton Bosnyak
Jodie FosterJodie FosterZoe Alexander
Elizabeth AshleyElizabeth AshleyEve Swiss
Larry JoshuaLarry JoshuaJohnny Rainbow
Barbara BryneBarbara BryneMrs. Burns-Rizzo
Pamela BlairPamela BlairTrish
Robin ThomasRobin ThomasMendy Weindenbaum
Madeleine PotterMadeleine PotterAntonia
Holly HunterHolly HunterLeslie
Stuart CharnoStuart CharnoBoomer
Tony DevonTony DevonBen
David Allen BrooksDavid Allen BrooksNorvid
Tobin BellTobin BellWaiter (uncredited)
Jack PruettBoyfriend
Jacques PerreaultLance
Dick TurnailA & R Man
Ed VadasM. C.
Peter BoruchowitzChris
Paul O'KeefePaul O'KeefeOliver
Vera MayerGizella

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