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Svengali (1983)

Overview

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An old singer coaches a young woman whom he believes will be the next singing sensation. As she starts off with her career, their bond gets stronger. An adaptation of George L. Du Maurier's novel "Trilby"

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based on novel or book
Anthony Harvey

Director

Anthony Harvey

ReleasedMar 9, 1983
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased
Robert Halmi

Top Cast

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Anton Bosnyak

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Zoe Alexander

Elizabeth Ashley

Elizabeth Ashley

Eve Swiss

Larry Joshua

Larry Joshua

Johnny Rainbow

Barbara Bryne

Barbara Bryne

Mrs. Burns-Rizzo

Pamela Blair

Pamela Blair

Trish

Robin Thomas

Robin Thomas

Mendy Weindenbaum

Madeleine Potter

Madeleine Potter

Antonia

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Leslie

Stuart Charno

Stuart Charno

Boomer

Tony Devon

Tony Devon

Ben

David Allen Brooks

David Allen Brooks

Norvid

Tobin Bell

Tobin Bell

Waiter (uncredited)

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