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
See allRobert Powell
Gustav Mahler
Georgina Hale
Alma Mahler
Lee Montague
Bernhard Mahler
Miriam Karlin
Aunt Rosa
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