The Magnificent Rebel (1962)
Directed by Georg Tressler
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Musical Drama |
Run Time - 95 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Karl Boehm stars as Ludwig van Beethoven in this lavish Disney production, filmed on location in Europe. Beethoven is depicted as an intense, moody individual, who pours out his emotions in music--and in the occasional romance. The incessant din of the Napoleonic wars causes Beethoven to lose his hearing, after which he becomes more withdrawn than ever. He is humanized through the friendship of a blind youth, who gives him the fortitude to continue his work. Magnificent Rebel, originally telecast in two parts on Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, was released theatrically in Europe.
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composer, deafness, Germany, master [expert], masterpiece, musical [play], performer, romance, writing, youth
