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Prelude to Fame

1950Movie1 h 24 minNR

66

GoodGoodWatch score

A wondrous, moving drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

He Lived for Music - A Selfish Woman Wanted to Plunder His Genius!

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.

Feels like

Classic Drama
Child Prodigy Story
Musical Focus
Emotional Dilemma
Family Sacrifice
Coming-of-Age
Thought-Provoking
Character Study

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by: Fergus McDonell
Written by: Robert Westerby
Produced by: Donald B. Wilson
Music by: Muir Mathieson

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Facts

May 2, 1950 · 1 h 24 min · NR

Released: May 2, 1950
Runtime: 1 h 24 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

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3 questions, like "Is Prelude to Fame worth watching?"

Questions about Prelude to Fame

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Is Prelude to Fame worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Prelude to Fame okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Prelude to Fame plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.