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Obsession - Die dunkle Seite des Ruhms

Originaltitel: Svengali
  • Fernsehfilm
  • 1983
  • 12
  • 1 Std. 40 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
5,8/10
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IHRE BEWERTUNG
Obsession - Die dunkle Seite des Ruhms (1983)
DramaRomance

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuAn 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 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 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.

  • Regie
    • Anthony Harvey
  • Drehbuch
    • Frank Cucci
    • Charles Dennis
    • George L. Du Maurier
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Jodie Foster
    • Elizabeth Ashley
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  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    5,8/10
    464
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Anthony Harvey
    • Drehbuch
      • Frank Cucci
      • Charles Dennis
      • George L. Du Maurier
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Peter O'Toole
      • Jodie Foster
      • Elizabeth Ashley
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    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Anton Bosnyak
    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Zoe Alexander
    Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley
    • Eve Swiss
    Larry Joshua
    Larry Joshua
    • Johnny Rainbow
    Pamela Blair
    • Trish
    Barbara Bryne
    • Mrs. Burns-Rizzo
    Ron Weyand
    • Hypnotist
    • (as Ronald Weyland)
    Robin Thomas
    Robin Thomas
    • Mendy Weindenbaum
    Brian Carney
    • Abbot Renfrew
    Madeleine Potter
    Madeleine Potter
    • Antonia
    Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter
    • Leslie
    Vera Mayer
    • Gizella
    Paul O'Keefe
    Paul O'Keefe
    • Oliver
    Stuart Charno
    Stuart Charno
    • Boomer
    • (as Stu Charno)
    Peter Boruchowitz
    • Chris
    Skunkadelique
    • Footlockers
    Ed Vadas
    • M.C.
    Dick Turnail
    • A & R Man
    • Regie
      • Anthony Harvey
    • Drehbuch
      • Frank Cucci
      • Charles Dennis
      • George L. Du Maurier
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    7Bunuel1976

    SVENGALI (TV) (Anthony Harvey, 1983) ***

    The significant alterations to the original source i.e. George Du Maurier's classic Victorian chiller, TRILBY (a novel which I have had the pleasure of reading for myself a few years ago) may perhaps put off some purists from giving this solid film adaptation a fair chance: for starters, the story here is not set in the art milieu of end-of-the-century Paris but in the dog-eat-dog world of the New York pop scene; the main characters are not even called Svengali, Trilby and Billy but have become Anton Bosnyak, Zoe Alexander and Johnny Rainbow; perfectionist taskmaster and rebellious pupil not only match wits word-for-word but genuinely fall in love!; 'Svengali' proves to his by-now established protégé that she does not need his influence to succeed!!; the teacher does not die in the end but, in fact, is seen taking on a new pupil under his wings, etc. Consequently, since hypnotism and kidnapping do not form part of the plot here, it cannot even be considered a horror film and, technically, I should not have included it in this ongoing Halloween Challenge…but, of course, I did not know about that before watching the thing! Anyway, that the film succeeds regardless is a testament to the acting talents of Peter O'Toole (nobody does flamboyant eccentrics like this formidable British thespian – whom I have had the privilege of watching live on London's renowned "The Old Vic" theater in the Summer of 1999 – and, therefore, perfect casting as the Svengali figure), Jodie Foster (at 21, she is totally capable of holding her own ground in her scenes with O'Toole – and she possesses a fine, raspy singing voice to boot), Elizabeth Ashley (a welcome addition to the mix as a former unsuccessful student of O'Toole's that has instead found her calling as a talent scout) and the music of John Barry (Foster keeps singing the same three songs throughout the picture but, at least, they're quite decent). It should also be noted that the film reunites both O'Toole and Barry with their own taskmaster on THE LION IN WINTER (1968) i.e. Anthony Harvey and that future Oscar-winner Holly Hunter makes a brief appearance early on as a nymphomaniac backing vocalist!
    4peapulation

    What a Waste!

    Most of the people that have seen it, will not have anything bad to say about the performances of the leading actors. Yet, it is obvious that Foster cannot sing, and that O'Toole is being Bela Lugosi, the star of the early Dracula films.

    Nevertheless, it is not their fault if in the late seventies they were asked to star in such a tremendously average and weak movie about a young rock star in the making whose mentor is a tough Hungarian and former musical star. Eventually, the 50 year old becomes romantically involved with the 22 year old, and I hate the way in all these movies in the end they actually do 'make it' as they say in the film, but there is never just a strong admiration or platonic love. It would have kept O'Toole's character interesting, before it too crumbles down and becomes a sad little human being.

    Anyways, it's free on youtube somewhere so check it out there, though mind you, you could be bored to hell with, particularly every time O'Toole is away from the action.
    Lost Johnny

    Ya just gotta see this...ya just gotta!!!!!

    There are few things more entertaining then an unintentionally funny film. Very few. Fewer still are films that fall into this category. If a film is trying to be funny it is not unintentional now is it? This was supposed to be serious. This starred Peter O'toole and of course Ms. Foster. The two of them were still reeling from Calligula and Hinkley respectively and therefore were in no position to turn down work, at least that is what I keep telling myself. Svengali is the story of a singer, a female singer in a band called, get this "The restless nights." A talent scout is in the audience with the big time singing instructor (Otoole) when the nights come on, fronted by Jodie Foster, in all her glory. She sings. She really sings. No really...it's her...not someone else, she is belting out a number that must be heard to be believed, I will spare you the gory details of the lyrics, it suffices to say they were far from great. O'toole takes on the challenge of teaching the little songbird to sing. He works and works and finally says "tell the whole city" they run to the roof of the building and Foster sings on the roof. I am not making this up. She sings. EXACTLY THE SAME WAY SHE HAS BEEN SINGING THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE OF THE FILM!!! Not one note has changed, but never mind that. Oh god..she hits number one...she starts an affair with Peter O'toole, her X boyfriend quips "I didn't know you were into wrinkles" AAAAAARRRRGHHHH!!!!! I am giving this film 10 stars, just like Showgirls. Foster is the greatest film actress ever. Ever Ever. This is one of the greatest bad films ever.....Ever....Ever....You just gotta see this...ya just gotta. PS look for Holly Hunter in this, if you can spot her E-mail me, you need to get a life.
    7mrcaw12

    O'Toole & Foster Match Up

    Apparently this was a made for TV movie, anyway, the reason to watch this film is not the riveting storyline or spectacular visuals.

    What is good about this movie is seeing O'Toole work his magic. He can take a rather silly re-working of the Pgymalian storyline and almost make it seem like art. He really is a wonder to behold.

    Foster is not the actress yet she will become in Accused & Silence of the Lambs but you can certainly see the control starting to take shape. Foster shines when she's standing up to O'Toole's dogmatic ways but she falters in romantic moments with O'Toole, you just don't believe that she has romantic feelings for O'Toole.

    Elizabeth Ashley is a bit of a disappointment. I was expecting to see some fire from her but I just kept getting the feeling that she was just so much in awe of working with O'Toole that she came off flat. It's a shame cuz it would have been fun to see Ashley & O'Toole spark...ah well.

    Sure, the move is a bit melodramatic at times...OK..but if you're an O'Toole fan, you really should check this out. I don't know if he was nominated for an Emmy for this but he should have been.

    Oh and there's a great cameo by Holly Hunter in an early performance before her breakout role in Raising Arizona.

    Again, this is not the worst movie you'll ever see. It's just a dated early 80s movie that just happens to have a great part for O'Toole which he makes the most of and it's fun to see Jodi Foster as well in a part that we haven't seen her in over and over again..and don't forget, it's always fun to see an actor using their own voice to sing in a movie!
    9Osmiumos

    Peter O'toole is brilliant

    I watched this well over 30 years ago and have just rewatched.

    Peter O'toole's performance was memorable and that is why i sought it out for a second viewing.

    Well worth watching for his performance alone. Brilliant.

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      Jodie Foster sang all of her songs in this movie.
    • Zitate

      Anton Bosnyak: You shall hear nothing, you shall see nothing, you shall think nothing, you shall be nothing but Svengali, Svengali, Svengali...

    • Verbindungen
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Tim Conway/Jodie Foster/Maureen Murphy (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      I Never Lost a Lover Yet
      Music by John Barry

      Lyrics by Don Black

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 9. März 1983 (Vereinigte Staaten)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Vereinigte Staaten
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Svengali
    • Drehorte
      • New York, USA
    • Produktionsfirma
      • Robert Halmi
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