This fascinating film explores the lives of three aging musicians, members of a world-famous string quartet, who suddenly find themselves adrift when their lead violinist dies. They try to go their separate ways but are drawn back together by youthful prodigy Malet, who persuades them to
reorganize, with him as lead violin. The others are amazed at his playing and are even more amazed at his off-stage life--which includes bedding groupies, smoking marijuana, and more. The others, who have denied themselves such pleasures for years, find their sacrifices rendered pointless. The
nagging notion even creeps into their heads that Malet plays so brilliantly because
Released:
1982
Rated:
NR
Length:
118 mins