
The Conductor (1980)
1h 41m | PG-13
A violinist in a provincial Polish orchestra, whose husband is the director of the ensemble, on a visit to the US ties up with the world- renowned symphony conductor. As it turns out he was once in love with violinist's mother. The conductor, a slightly unstable hypochondriac, returns to Poland to lead the provincial orchestra. He also tries to revive old love affair using the violinist as a surrogate of her mother. Her husband is resentful of the conductor for both personal and professional reasons.
Director: Andrzej Wajda
Studio: Zespół Filmowy "X"
Genre: Drama, Music
Video: 720p
Cast

John Gielgud
as John Lasocki

Krystyna Janda
as Marta

Andrzej Seweryn
as Adam Pietryk

Jan Ciecierski
as Marta's Father

Tadeusz Czechowski
as Tadzio

Marek Dąbrowski
as Cultural Office Clerk