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Sterben werd' ich, um zu leben - Gustav Mahler

1987

93 minutes

DocumentaryMusic

Overview

Director Wolfgang Lesowsky's captivating biopic of the Gustav Mahler stars Reinhard Hauser as the passionate conductor-composer whose drive for greatness and love of music were rivaled only by his insatiable desire for beautiful women. Through biographical narration and dramatic reenactments, Lesowsky paints a stylish portrait of the mercurial genius, widely regarded as one of the most important composers of the late romantic era.

Top Cast

Dana Gillespie headshot

Dana Gillespie

Anna Von Milldenburg

Reinhard Hauser headshot

Reinhard Hauser

Gustav Mahler

Erika Mottl headshot

Erika Mottl

Natalie Bauer-Lechner

Corinne Hochwarter headshot

Corinne Hochwarter

Alma Mahler

Fritz Muliar headshot

Fritz Muliar

Prohaska

Peter Uray headshot

Peter Uray

Eberstädter

Frank Dietrich headshot

Frank Dietrich

Winkler

Rudi Schippel headshot

Rudi Schippel

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