Overview
Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately, he chooses wacky nymphomaniac Nina, whom he is unable to satisfy.
DirectorKen Russell
ProducersKen Russell
ScreenplayMelvyn Bragg
Top Casts

Richard Chamberlain
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Glenda Jackson
Antonina 'Nina' Milyukova

Max Adrian
Nicholas Rubinstein

Christopher Gable
Count Anton Chiluvsky

Kenneth Colley
Modeste Tchaikovsky
Izabella Telezynska
Madame Nadedja von Meck
Maureen Pryor
Mrs. Milyukova
Sabina Maydelle
Sasha Tchaikovsky

Andrew Faulds
Davidov

Bruce Robinson
Alexei Sofronov
Details
LanguageFrench, Hungarian, English
Production companiesRuss-Arts, United Artists
Budget2000000
TaglineThe music lover. He had a love of life. But was torn by it. He reached out for the sensual. And was burned by it. His genius demanded a price. And he paid it.