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Mahler

1974-04-04 · 115 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Music

Famed composer Gustav Mahler reflects on the tragedies of his life and failing marriage while traveling by train.

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Directors
Ken Russell
Production companies
Goodtimes Enterprises, Visual Programme Systems, Mayfair Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert PowellRobert PowellGustav Mahler
Georgina HaleGeorgina HaleAlma Mahler
Lee MontagueLee MontagueBernhard Mahler
Miriam KarlinMiriam KarlinAunt Rosa
Rosalie CrutchleyRosalie CrutchleyMarie Mahler
Richard MorantRichard MorantMax
Angela DownAngela DownJustine Mahler
Ronald PickupRonald PickupNick
Peter EyrePeter EyreOtto Mahler
Dana GillespieDana GillespieAnna von Mildenburg
David CollingsDavid CollingsHugo Wolfe
Kenneth ColleyKenneth ColleyKrenek
Antonia EllisAntonia EllisCosima Wagner
Andrew FauldsAndrew FauldsDoctor on Train
George CoulourisGeorge CoulourisDoctor Roth
Arnold YarrowGrandfather
Elaine DelmarPrincess
Otto DiamantProfessor Sladky
Victoria RussellGirl Running Alongside Train (uncredited)
Gary RichYoung Mahler

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