Movie

The Great Mr Handel

“The Life - Tragedy and Triumphs and the Glorious Music of the Illustrious Brought to the Screen”

★ 6.6(4)19421h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Norman Walker
Release date: 1942-11-09
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Independent Productions

About The Great Mr Handel

The Great Mr Handel is a 1942 movie in the Music and Drama genres, directed by Norman Walker, starring Wilfrid Lawson, Elizabeth Allan and Malcolm Keen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Great Mr Handel in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This classic film reveals how the great composer Georg Friedrich Handel rose above the personal anguish and difficulties in his life to create the sublime musical composition, The Messiah.

Cast

Wilfrid Lawson

George Frideric Handel

Elizabeth Allan

Mrs. Cibber

Malcolm Keen

Lord Chesterfield

Michael Shepley

Sir Charles Marsham

Max Kirby

Frederick, Prince of Wales

Hay Petrie

Phineas

Morris Harvey

John Heidegger

A.E. Matthews

Charles Jennens

Frederick Cooper

Pooley

Andrew Leigh

Captain Coram

Robert Atkins

H.F. Maltby

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great Mr Handel in South Africa?+

The Great Mr Handel is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Great Mr Handel on Netflix?+

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How long is The Great Mr Handel?+

The Great Mr Handel has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in The Great Mr Handel?+

The Great Mr Handel stars Wilfrid Lawson, Elizabeth Allan, Malcolm Keen, Michael Shepley and Max Kirby.

When did The Great Mr Handel come out?+

The Great Mr Handel is a 1942 movie directed by Norman Walker.

What genre is The Great Mr Handel?+

The Great Mr Handel is Music and Drama film.

Who directed The Great Mr Handel?+

The Great Mr Handel was directed by Norman Walker.