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Song of Summer
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Song of Summer

1968-09-15 · 73 min · ★ 6.3

TV Movie · Music · Drama

An immensely moving story of sacrifice, idealism and musical genius which charts the last five years of Frederick Delius's life through the eyes of a young composer and aide, Eric Fenby.

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Directors
Ken Russell
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Max AdrianMax AdrianFrederick Delius
Christopher GableChristopher GableEric Fenby
Maureen PryorJelka Delius
David CollingsDavid CollingsPercy Grainger
Geraldine ShermanGirl Nextdoor
Norman JamesDoctor
Elizabeth ErcyElizabeth ErcyMaid
Roger WorrodBruder
Ken RussellKen RussellPriest
Giles Millinaire
Frank Duncan
Penny Service

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