Lisztomania
Seen it?1975 | 103 min | History, Music, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
In 19th-century Hungary, Romantic composer/pianist Franz Liszt struggles to end his hedonistic ways but keeps getting sucked back in by his seductive fellow composer, Richard Wagner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Russell
- Roger DaltreyFranz Liszt
- Sara KestelmanPrincess Carolyn
- Paul NicholasRichard Wagner
- Ringo StarrThe Pope
- Rick WakemanThor
- John JustinCount d'Agoult
- Fiona LewisMarie d'Agoult
- Veronica QuilliganCosima
- Nell CampbellOlga Janina
- Andrew ReillyHans von Bülow