The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
While holidaying in Italy, Nick Morell, son of John Morell, a famous English philosopher and amateur musician, becomes friendly with young Guido, and Morell discovers the boy has an extraordinary instinct for orchestration and a phenomenal music memory. A neighboring couple, Signor and Signora Boudini become aware of the boy's talents, and she appeals to his parents to let her educate him musically. Torn by their love for their son and, they feel,the duty to let the world hear his talent, they consent.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert WesterbyScreenplay
- Fergus McDonellDirector
Cast
- Jeremy SpenserGuido Ferugia
- Guy RolfeJohn Morell
- Kathleen RyanCatherine Morell
- Kathleen ByronAnne Bondini
- Henry OscarMario Bondini
- Rosalie CrutchleyCarlotta Ferugia
- Ferdy MayneCarlo Ferugia
- James Robertson JusticeSir Arthur Harold
- John SlaterDr. Lorenzo
- Christopher LeeNewsman
- Hugo SchusterDr. Freihaus
- Robert RiettiGiuseppe
Stills
Themes
child prodigy