Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (1979)
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour is a stage play by Tom Stoppard with music by André Previn. It was first performed in 1977. The play criticizes the Soviet practice of treating political dissidence as a form of mental illness. Its title derives from the popular mnemonic used by music students to remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef. The filming was undertaken at a live performance at Wembley Conference Centre in April 1978, conducted by Previn.
Top Cast
Ian McKellen
Alexander Ivanov
Ben Kingsley
Ivanov
Frank Windsor
Doctor
John Woodvine
Colonel
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Teacher
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
FAQ about Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
What is Every Good Boy Deserves Favour about?
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour is a stage play by Tom Stoppard with music by André Previn. It was first performed in 1977. The play criticizes the Soviet practice of treating political dissidence as a form of mental illness. Its title derives from the popular mnemonic used by…
When was Every Good Boy Deserves Favour released?
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour was released in 1979.
What genres does Every Good Boy Deserves Favour belong to?
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour is categorised as TV Movie, Drama.
Who stars in Every Good Boy Deserves Favour?
The cast of Every Good Boy Deserves Favour includes Ian McKellen, Ben Kingsley, Frank Windsor, John Woodvine, Barbara Leigh-Hunt.