In 1962, the young pianist, John Ogdon wins international success in Moscow and embarks on a whirlwind career. Ten years later he suffers the onset of mental illness that threatens to destroy his playing, marriage and sanity.
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Alfred Molina
John Ogden
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Alison Steadman
Brenda
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John Heard
Michael Johnson
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James Nesbitt
Young Man
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Jane Booker
Carolyn Schurmann
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Sverre Anker Ousdal
Gerrard Schurmann
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Philip Locke
Wilfred Stiff
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Thunderball
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Stephen Boxer
Brian Masters
Known for
The Crown
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Jeremy Sinden
Richard Croucher
Known for
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Geoffrey Rose
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Tony Smith Director · William Humble Writer Brenda Lucas Writer
First release February 12, 1989 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
BBC
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
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English
Release dates
United Kingdom · February 12, 1989
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