Beethoven's Nephew

1h 43m 1987

Brief Synopsis

The relationship between Ludwig Von Beethoven and his nephew is dramatized. In his later years, the musical genius wins an ugly court battle for custody of his sister's son. When the boy comes to live with him, Beethoven falls obsessively and jealously in love with him.

Cast & Crew

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Paul Morrissey

Director

Wolfgang Reichmann

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Dietmar Prinz

Karl Van Beethoven

Jane Birkin

Johanna Van Beethoven

Nathalie Baye

Leonore

Mathieu Carriere

Archduke Rodolfe

Film Details

Also Known As
Neveu de Beethoven, Le
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1987
Distribution Company
New World Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

Synopsis

The relationship between Ludwig Von Beethoven and his nephew is dramatized. In his later years, the musical genius wins an ugly court battle for custody of his sister's son. When the boy comes to live with him, Beethoven falls obsessively and jealously in love with him.

Director

Paul Morrissey

Director

Cast

Wolfgang Reichmann

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Dietmar Prinz

Karl Van Beethoven

Jane Birkin

Johanna Van Beethoven

Nathalie Baye

Leonore

Mathieu Carriere

Archduke Rodolfe

Ulrich Berr

Anton Shindler

Pieter Daniel

Karl Holz

Erna Korhel

Marie Holz

Elena Rostropovitch

Countess Erdody

Walter Schupfer

Michael

Hellmuth Hron

Schoolmaster

David Camerone

The Judge

Hubert Kramar

Johann Van Beethoven

Elena Rostropovitch

Performer

Yehudi Menuhin

Performer

Pieter Daniel

Performer

Jaap Zeijl

Performer

Wolfram Geiss

Performer

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Performer

Crew

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Music ("Sonata For Violin And Piano Number 5 Opus 24 (The Springtime Sonata)" "Sonata For Piano Number 13 Opus 27" "Quartet Number 13 Opus 130" "The Ninth Symphony")

Claudia Bobsin

Costume Designer

Karl Boehm

Music Conductor (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra And State Opera Chorus)

Nino Borghi

Set Decorator

Mathieu Carriere

Screenwriter

Joseph Chevalier

Set Decorator

Marita Coustet

Producer

Pieter Daniel

Technical Advisor (Music)

Mario Garbuglia

Art Direction

Judith Gayo

Makeup

Claude Gazeau

Sound Assistant

Marc Jenny

Assistant

Albert Jurgenson

Editor

Frederic Katscher

Camera Operator

Wilhelm Kempff

Other

Michele Lauliac

Editor

Philippe Lemenuel

Sound Engineer

Luigi Magnani

Source Material (From Novel)

Paul Morrissey

Screenwriter

Harry Nap

Production Manager

Hanus Polak

Director Of Photography

Elena Rostropovitch

Music Director

Film Details

Also Known As
Neveu de Beethoven, Le
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1987
Distribution Company
New World Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States March 1987

Released in United States on Video December 13, 1988

Released in United States Summer June 10, 1988

Released in United States March 1987 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (New International Cinema) March 11-26, 1987.)

Released in United States Summer June 10, 1988

Released in United States on Video December 13, 1988

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