The Song of the Lark (2001)

At the end of the 19th century, a country girl wants to go to the big city to become a master pianist. However, her instructor discovers that her true talent lies in singing. But is that what she really wants?

Director:

Karen Arthur

Writers:

Willa Cather (novel), Joseph Maurer (teleplay)

Stars:

Alison Elliott, Maximilian Schell, Tony Goldwyn

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alison Elliott	...	Thea Kronborg
Maximilian Schell	...	Wunsch
Tony Goldwyn	...	Fred Ottenburg
Robert Floyd	...	Ray Kennedy
Linda Carlson	...	Mrs. Kronborg
Endre Hules	...	Andor Harsanyi
Nan Martin	...	Mrs. Nathanmeyer
Norman Lloyd	...	Madison Bowers
Arliss Howard	...	Dr. Howard Archie
Brooks Almy	...	Belle Archie
Christine Ashe	...	Anna Kronborg
Travis Kisgen	...	Thor Kronborg
Jay Michael Ferguson	...	Charley Kronborg
Rod Loomis	...	Reverend Kronborg
Christian J. Meoli	...	Spanish Johnny

Storyline

At the end of the 19th century, a country girl wants to go to the big city to become a master pianist. However, her instructor discovers that her true talent lies in singing. But is that what she really wants?

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Plot Keywords:

f rated | animal in title | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

PBS [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 May 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Piesn skowronka

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alt Films, Paramount Pictures, WGBH

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

An excellent rendering of Cather's novel.

This TV movie rivals the best of the British renditions of 19th century novels. Cather's classic American story of hard-won success is beautifully transformed into a compelling visual drama with quality acting, top-notch cinematography, and an elegant sound track. Karen Arthur directs with a clarity and subtlety that one rarely finds in a television drama. Her attention to physical details of character and setting illuminate practically every scene. Alison Eliot's performance as Thea Kronborg could not have been better. Her portrayal rarely misses a beat as she embodies Thea's rise from naivete and innocence to worldliness and success. The triumph of this drama was facilitated by the superior acting of entire cast including Tony Goldwyn, Arliss Howard, Robert Floyd, Endre Hules, Linda Carlson, and Maximilian Schell. Strongly recommended.