The Great Mr Handel (1942)

Name: The Great Mr Handel
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 1942
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Wilfrid Lawson, Elizabeth Allan, Malcolm Keen, Michael Shepley, Max Kirby

1h 29m United Kingdom

Music Drama

Plot

Georg Friedrich Handel's journey unfolds in this classic film, showcasing his resilience amid personal struggles and adversities. As he grapples with heartache and challenges, Handel channels his experiences into the creation of his iconic masterpiece, The Messiah. The narrative beautifully captures the transformative power of music and the human spirit, illustrating how passion and perseverance can lead to extraordinary artistic achievement. Through Handel's trials, viewers witness the emergence of a timeless work that continues to inspire and uplift audiences around the world.

Cast

Wilfrid Lawson Elizabeth Allan Malcolm Keen Michael Shepley Max Kirby Hay Petrie Morris Harvey A.E. Matthews Frederick Cooper Andrew Leigh Robert Atkins H.F. Maltby Ivan Samson Charles Groves Alfred Sangster