
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
Janusz Gajosas Dignitary from Warsaw
Anna Łopatowskaas Anna
Stanisław Zatłokaas Rysio
John Gielgudas John Lasocki
Elżbieta Strzałkowska
Jerzy Szmidt
Wojciech Wysockias Kwiatkowski
Andrzej Sewerynas Adam Pietryk
Stanisław Górkaas Bassist
Jerzy Kleyn
Maria Sewerynas Marysia
Mariusz Gorczyńskias Warsaw Violinist (uncredited)
Krystyna Jandaas Marta
Jan Ciecierskias Marta's Father
Marek Dąbrowskias Cultural Office Clerk
Józef Fryźlewiczas Voivod
Tadeusz Hanusekas Warsaw Violinist (uncredited)
Tadeusz Czechowskias TadzioCrew
" />Allan StarskiProduction Design
" />Wiesława StarskaCostume Design
" />Andrzej KijowskiShort Story, Writer
" />Maria Osiecka-KuminekSet Decoration
" />Andrzej WajdaDirector
" />Ludwig van BeethovenMusic
" />Barbara Pec-ŚlesickaProduction Manager
" />Sławomir IdziakDirector of Photography
" />Halina Prugar-KetlingEditor