A better example of over-acting you will struggle to find in this overly theatrical adaptation of George Du Maurier's 1894 novel "Trilby". Hildegard Knef is a young, impressionable, girl who falls under the spell of the almost Rasputin-esque Donald Wolfit in the title role. He hypnotises her to rid her of pesky headaches, and give her the voice of an angel - and soon she becomes an international star of the opera.…
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Hildegard Knef
Trilby O'Farrell
Donald Wolfit
Svengali
Terence Morgan
Billy Bagot
Derek Bond
Landlord
Alfie Bass
Carrell
Noel Purcell
Patrick O'Farrell
Jeremy Brett
Pierre
Paul Rogers
Taffy
David Kossoff
Gecko
Hubert Gregg
Durian
Harry Secombe
Barizel
Peter Illing
Police Inspector
Joan Haythorne
Mrs. Bagot
Hugh Cross
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David Oxley
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Richard Pearson
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FAQ about Svengali
What is Svengali about?
A man hypnotizes a young woman into being an opera singer.
When was Svengali released?
Svengali was released in 1954.
What genres does Svengali belong to?
Svengali is categorised as Romance, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Svengali?
The cast of Svengali includes Hildegard Knef, Donald Wolfit, Terence Morgan, Derek Bond, Alfie Bass.