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The Maestro

  • 2018
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
318
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Xander Berkeley in The Maestro (2018)
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After the Second World War, budding film composer Jerry Herst moves to Hollywood to study with infamous master teacher Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.After the Second World War, budding film composer Jerry Herst moves to Hollywood to study with infamous master teacher Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.After the Second World War, budding film composer Jerry Herst moves to Hollywood to study with infamous master teacher Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.

  • Director
    • Adam Cushman
  • Writer
    • C.V. Herst
  • Stars
    • Mackenzie Astin
    • Xander Berkeley
    • Alexandra Essoe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    318
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam Cushman
    • Writer
      • C.V. Herst
    • Stars
      • Mackenzie Astin
      • Xander Berkeley
      • Alexandra Essoe
    • 11User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:04
    The Maestro

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    Mackenzie Astin
    Mackenzie Astin
    • Sam Herst
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Alexandra Essoe
    Alexandra Essoe
    • Cyd Charisse
    • (as Alex Essoe)
    Kristen Lee Gutoskie
    Kristen Lee Gutoskie
    • Estelle Oppenheimer
    • (as Kristen Gutoskie)
    Sarah Clarke
    Sarah Clarke
    • Clara Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    William Russ
    William Russ
    • Abe Herst
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Herbert Englehart
    Bobby Campo
    Bobby Campo
    • Gene Kelly
    Lenny von Dohlen
    Lenny von Dohlen
    • Luc (Rejected Student)
    Jonathan Cherry
    Jonathan Cherry
    • Ray
    Christopher Redman
    Christopher Redman
    • The Poet
    Omar Doom
    Omar Doom
    • Stanley Kubrick
    John White
    John White
    • Jerry Goldsmith
    Michael Johnston
    Michael Johnston
    • Pietro Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Luke Eberl
    Luke Eberl
    • Adam (Brilliant Student)
    • (as Lucas Elliot Eberl)
    Al Vicente
    Al Vicente
    • Bar Owner
    Kim Bubbs
    Kim Bubbs
    • Colette
    Shannon Murray
    Shannon Murray
    • Mrs. Herst
    • Director
      • Adam Cushman
    • Writer
      • C.V. Herst
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The piano Mario teaches Jerry on is the actual piano used by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and the likes of John Williams.
    • Crazy credits
      As he often didn't receive credit for his work, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco is credited first at the end of the film for being the composer - as his compositions are used throughout the film
    • Connections
      Features The Poet (2018)

    User reviews11

    Featured review
    9/10

    Beautiful and passionate slow burn

    As my title says, this is a beautiful and passionate slow burn. Written by the son of Jerry Herst, it's a wonderful tribute both to Herst and to the titular character.

    Xander Berkeley is excellent as Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. His real-life wife, Sarah Clarke, portrays his wife Clara and she is wonderful as always. Clarke's fluent Italian brings extra authenticity to her character.

    Watching this was a rewarding experience. Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco deserves more recognition.
    • skycloud86
    • Aug 9, 2021
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    • Release date
      • December 8, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Maestro
    • Production companies
      • Phillm Productions
      • White Rabbit
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    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,080
      • Feb 15, 2019
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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