Robert Wright and George Forrest, who adapted themes by Alexander Borodin for KISMET (1955), added English lyrics to Edvard Grieg's music for this biopic of the famed composer. Toralv Maurstad, a popular Norwegian actor, portrays Grieg from his post-conservatory poverty to his marriage
to his cousin, Nina (Florence Henderson), causing a family scandal, and on to the success he must find in Rome before he is respected in his native Norway. Along the way, Therese Berg (Christina Schollin), a wealthy former classmate who loves Grieg, makes a deal with her father: if he will arrange
a concert for Grieg in Stockholm, she will end her involvement with the young composer....
Released:
1970
Rated:
G
Length:
138 mins