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Svengali

1954-09-01 · 100 min · ★ 6.1

Romance · Drama · Thriller

A man hypnotizes a young woman into being an opera singer.

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Directors
Noel Langley
Production companies
George Minter Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hildegard KnefHildegard KnefTrilby O'Farrell
Donald WolfitDonald WolfitSvengali
Terence MorganTerence MorganBilly Bagot
Derek BondDerek BondLandlord
Alfie BassAlfie BassCarrell
Noel PurcellNoel PurcellPatrick O'Farrell
Jeremy BrettJeremy BrettPierre
Paul RogersPaul RogersTaffy
David KossoffDavid KossoffGecko
Hubert GreggHubert GreggDurian
Harry SecombeHarry SecombeBarizel
Peter IllingPeter IllingPolice Inspector
Joan HaythorneMrs. Bagot
Hugh CrossHugh CrossDubose
David OxleyDavid OxleyDodor
Richard PearsonRichard PearsonLambert
Toots PoundsMama Martin
Michael CraigMichael CraigZou Zou
Neville PhillipsNeville PhillipsContran
Martin BoddeyMartin BoddeyDoctor

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