
The Life and Loves of Beethoven
Drama · Music · History
Overview
Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.
Top Cast


Harry Baur
Harry Baur
Ludwig van Beethoven
Harry Baur
Ludwig van Beethoven


Jean-Louis Barrault
Jean-Louis Barrault
Karl van Beethoven
Jean-Louis Barrault
Karl van Beethoven


Annie Ducaux
Annie Ducaux
Therese of Brunswick
Annie Ducaux
Therese of Brunswick


Jany Holt
Jany Holt
Juliette Guicciardi
Jany Holt
Juliette Guicciardi


Jane Marken
Jane Marken
Esther Frechet
Jane Marken
Esther Frechet


Marcel Dalio
Marcel Dalio
Steiner
Marcel Dalio
Steiner


André Nox
André Nox
Humpholz
André Nox
Humpholz


Lucas Gridoux
Lucas Gridoux
Smeskall
Lucas Gridoux
Smeskall


Paul Pauley
Paul Pauley
Schuppanzigh
Paul Pauley
Schuppanzigh


Lucien Rozenberg
Lucien Rozenberg
Comte Guicciardi
Lucien Rozenberg
Comte Guicciardi
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