Virtuoso
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In 1962, the young pianist, John Ogdon wins international success in Moscow and embarks on a whirlwind career. Ten years later he suffers the onset of mental illness that threatens to destroy his playing, marriage and sanity.
Virtuoso is a 1989 drama film that chronicles the true story of pianist John Ogdon, from his triumphant 1962 Moscow competition victory to his later struggle with mental illness. The film explores how the pressures of a world-class music career and the onset of psychological challenges threatened both his artistry and personal life.
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Alfred MolinaJohn Ogden
Alison SteadmanBrenda
John HeardMichael Johnson
James NesbittYoung Man
Jane BookerCarolyn Schurmann
Sverre Anker OusdalGerrard Schurmann
Philip LockeWilfred Stiff
Stephen BoxerBrian Masters
Jeremy SindenRichard Croucher- Geoffrey RoseDr. Leavitt
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Virtuoso — frequently asked
When was Virtuoso released?
Virtuoso was released on February 12, 1989.
Is Virtuoso based on a true story?
Yes, the film chronicles the real life of British pianist John Ogdon, focusing on his 1962 International Tchaikovsky Competition victory in Moscow and his subsequent battle with mental illness.
What is Virtuoso about?
The film follows pianist John Ogdon's rise to international fame after winning a major competition in Moscow in 1962, and his struggle a decade later when mental illness emerges and threatens his career, marriage, and mental health.
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