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Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle

Russell revisits the life of composer Edward Elgar, using his own music as the score and featuring evocative, visually rich scenes, often set in the Malvern Hills where Elgar grew up.

Top Cast

  • James Johnston

    James Johnston

    Sir Edward Elgar

  • Lisi Tribble

    Lisi Tribble

    Lady Alice Elgar

  • Mary Stockley

    Mary Stockley

    Helen Weaver

  • Sara Neighbour

    Sara Neighbour

    Rosa Burley

  • Ken Russell

    Ken Russell

    Narrator (voice)

Overview

Russell revisits the life of composer Edward Elgar, using his own music as the score and featuring evocative, visually rich scenes, often set in the Malvern Hills where Elgar grew up.

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