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The Life and Loves of Beethoven

Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.

Top Cast

  • Harry Baur

    Harry Baur

    Ludwig van Beethoven

  • Jean-Louis Barrault

    Jean-Louis Barrault

    Karl van Beethoven

  • Annie Ducaux

    Annie Ducaux

    Therese of Brunswick

  • Jany Holt

    Jany Holt

    Juliette Guicciardi

  • Jane Marken

    Jane Marken

    Esther Frechet

  • Marcel Dalio

    Marcel Dalio

    Steiner

  • André Nox

    André Nox

    Humpholz

  • Lucas Gridoux

    Lucas Gridoux

    Smeskall

  • Paul Pauley

    Paul Pauley

    Schuppanzigh

Overview

Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.

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