The Music Lovers
“The music lover. He had a love of life. But was torn by it. He reached out for the sensual. And was burned by it. His genius demanded a price. And he paid it.”
1971 · 2 h 3 min
Directed by 
Ken Russell
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Plot
Composer Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies and enters a disastrous marriage.
Sinekatalog’s take
Ken Russell's biopic, with Richard Chamberlain and Glenda Jackson, is flamboyant and over the top.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (3,574 votes)
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