11 November 1962 Drama, Factual, Music 56 mins
An astonishing documentary of the life of classical composer Sir Edward Elgar. This partly dramatised account is remarkable for its sensitive portrayal of the rise of a young musician from an underprivileged background to international fame.
Watch the official Elgar 1962 trailer in HD below or find more Elgar videos on Vidimovie.
Huw Wheldon as Narrator
Peter Brett as Mr. Elgar
Rowena Gregory as Mrs. Elgar
George McGrath as Sir Edward Elgar
Elgar: Portrait of a Composer Trailer
United Kingdom 11 November 1962
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