Mahler
Apr 04 1974
•2h 55m
•Drama, Music
Famed composer Gustav Mahler reflects on the tragedies of his life and failing marriage while traveling by train.
Cast
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Robert Powell
Gustav Mahler
Georgina Hale
Alma Mahler
Lee Montague
Bernhard Mahler
Miriam Karlin
Aunt Rosa
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