Watch Svengali (1983) Official Trailer
5 / 10 IMDb March 9, 1983 1h 40m
An old singer coaches a young woman whom he believes will be the next singing sensation. As she starts off with her career, their bond gets stronger. An adaptation of George L. Du Maurier's novel "Trilby"
Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Release Date
March 9, 1983
Genre
Romance, Drama, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Peter O'Toole
as Anton Bosnyak
Jodie Foster
as Zoe Alexander
Elizabeth Ashley
as Eve Swiss
Larry Joshua
as Johnny Rainbow
Barbara Bryne
as Mrs. Burns-Rizzo
Pamela Blair
as Trish
Robin Thomas
as Mendy Weindenbaum
Madeleine Potter
as Antonia
Holly Hunter
as Leslie
Stuart Charno
as Boomer
Tony Devon
as Ben
David Allen Brooks
as Norvid
Tobin Bell
as Waiter (uncredited)
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Jack Pruett
as Boyfriend
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Jacques Perreault
as Lance
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Dick Turnail
as A & R Man
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Ed Vadas
as M. C.
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Peter Boruchowitz
as Chris
Paul O'Keefe
as Oliver
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Vera Mayer
as Gizella
Production Companies
Robert Halmi
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