Overview

An old singer coaches a young woman whom he believes will be the next singing sensation. As she starts off with her career, their bond gets stronger. An adaptation of George L. Du Maurier's novel "Trilby"

Cast

Peter O'Toole, Jodie Foster, Elizabeth Ashley, Larry Joshua, Barbara Bryne, Pamela Blair, Robin Thomas, Madeleine Potter

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What is "Svengali" about?

An old singer coaches a young woman whom he believes will be the next singing sensation. As she starts off with her career, their bond gets stronger. An adaptation of George L. Du Maurier's novel "Trilby"

When was "Svengali" released?

Svengali was released in 1983.

Who stars in "Svengali"?

The cast includes Peter O'Toole, Jodie Foster, Elizabeth Ashley, Larry Joshua.