
The Conductor
Dyrygent
Release: 1980-02-27·Runtime: 101m·★ 6.2
DramaMusic
A violinist in a provincial Polish orchestra, whose husband is the director of the ensemble, on a visit to the US ties up with the world- renowned symphony conductor. As it turns out he was once in love with violinist's mother. The conductor, a slightly unstable hypochondriac, returns to Poland to lead the provincial orchestra. He also tries to revive old love affair using the violinist as a surrogate of her mother. Her husband is resentful of the conductor for both personal and professional reasons.
Production Countries
Poland
Production Companies
Zespół Filmowy "X"
Cast
John Gielgudas John Lasocki
Jerzy Kleyn
Elżbieta Strzałkowska
Stanisław Zatłokaas Rysio
Tadeusz Hanusekas Warsaw Violinist (uncredited)
Andrzej Sewerynas Adam Pietryk
Tadeusz Czechowskias Tadzio
Mariusz Gorczyńskias Warsaw Violinist (uncredited)
Jan Ciecierskias Marta's Father
Marek Dąbrowskias Cultural Office Clerk
Anna Łopatowskaas Anna
Maria Sewerynas Marysia
Jerzy Szmidt
Krystyna Jandaas Marta
Józef Fryźlewiczas Voivod
Janusz Gajosas Dignitary from Warsaw
Stanisław Górkaas Bassist
Wojciech Wysockias KwiatkowskiCrew
" />Ludwig van BeethovenMusic
" />Allan StarskiProduction Design
" />Wiesława StarskaCostume Design
" />Maria Osiecka-KuminekSet Decoration
" />Barbara Pec-ŚlesickaProduction Manager
" />Halina Prugar-KetlingEditor
" />Sławomir IdziakDirector of Photography
" />Andrzej KijowskiShort Story, Writer
" />Andrzej WajdaDirector