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Beethoven's Nephew

4.8/10

September 18, 1985

103 minutes

Paul Morrissey

Drama

Overview

The plot centers around old Beethoven's fixation on the welfare of his nephew, for whom he fought a lengthy custody battle against his brother's former wife. Beethoven thought she was a bad influence on the boy. Sadly, the nephew isn't receptive to Beethoven's "overtures", and resents his boorish uncle's efforts on his behalf. The nephew is a complete nonentity, lacking in both interest and talent. He seems to wish only to be left alone.

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Movie Details

Release Date

September 18, 1985

Runtime

103 minutes

Director

Paul Morrissey

Rating

4.8/10

Production Companies

Orfilm CBL Films

Cast

Wolfgang Reichmann

Ludwig van Beethoven

Dietmar Prinz

Karl

Jane Birkin

Johanna

Nathalie Baye

Leonore

Mathieu Carrière

Archduke Rodolphe

Ulrich Berr

Schindler

Erna Korhel

Marie

Pieter Daniel

Holz

Yelena Rostropovich

Countess Erdody