The life and death of the legendary Ludwig van Beethoven. Besides all the work he is known for, the composer once wrote a famous love letter to a nameless beloved, and the movie tries to ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Gary Oldman | ... | Ludwig van Beethoven | |
| Jeroen Krabbé | ... | Anton Felix Schindler | |
| Isabella Rossellini | ... | Anna Marie Erdödy | |
| Johanna ter Steege | ... | Johanna Reiss | |
| Marco Hofschneider | ... | Karl van Beethoven | |
| Miriam Margolyes | ... | Nanette Streicherová | |
| Barry Humphries | ... | Clemens Metternich | |
| Valeria Golino | ... | Giulietta Guicciardi | |
| Gerard Horan | ... | Nikolaus Johann van Beethoven | |
| Christopher Fulford | ... | Kaspar Anton Carl van Beethoven | |
| Alexandra Pigg | ... | Therese Obermayer | |
| Luigi Diberti | ... | Franz Josef Guicciardi | |
| Michael Culkin | ... | Jakob Hotscevar | |
| Donal Gibson | ... | Karl Holz | |
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Matthew North | ... | Young Karl van Beethoven |
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The life and death of the legendary Ludwig van Beethoven. Besides all the work he is known for, the composer once wrote a famous love letter to a nameless beloved, and the movie tries to find out who this beloved was--not easy, as Beethoven has had many women in his life. Written by Smoothhoney1265
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The genius behind the music. The madness behind the man. The untold love story of Ludwig von Beethoven. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for scenes of violence and sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
27 January 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$120,108, 18 December 1994Gross USA:
$9,914,409Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$9,914,409Company Credits
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Written by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Georg Solti (as Sir Georg Solti)
Performed by Gidon Kremer, violin
Gidon Kremer courtesy of Teldec Classics International GmbH
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Goofs
The grave shown at the end of the movie is neither Beethoven's grave as it was in 1827 at Währing cemetery nor is it the 1888 one, when his remains were moved to Zentralfriedhof. It is similar but it is missing the harp golden emblem on the middle of the obelisk, near the top, a serpent emblem of eternity, enclosing a butterfly. See more »Quotes
Ludwig van Beethoven: [startled to discover he has been tricked into playing piano for people observing him behind the wall] It is terrible, terrible for you to rob me in this way of my most treasured feelings!See more »
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Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61Written by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Georg Solti (as Sir Georg Solti)
Performed by Gidon Kremer, violin
Gidon Kremer courtesy of Teldec Classics International GmbH
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This is one of my all-time favorite movies! I thought the music was well done, and I don't understand the criticisms I've read in this forum at all. The central idea of the movie is just one man's theory of who the "immortal beloved" was. No one knows who it actually was, and most theories I've read disagree with the film. No matter! I thought the premise was interesting, whether or not is was true. What was factual is that Beethoven WAS grouchy (wouldn't you be if you couldn't hear but music was your passion, your life??), and that he had digestive problems. Also factual was that he won custody of his nephew, Karl, and that his relationship with his brother's wife was antagonistic. The other people (countess Erdody, Schindler, etc) were factual people...of course any script written would have to put words in their mouths...big deal. I guess some people just are passionate about what their idea of the truth is (even though NO ONE KNOWS in this case) that they are blinded to the rest. The director is a Beethoven fanatic, and I found this movie to be a loving portrayal. Gary Oldman was absolutely fantastic! He learned to play the piano (spent months doing it) in order to be authentic. Thumbs WAY up on this one.