Honour, Profit & Pleasure

TV Movie
1985
1h 42m

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This film presents scenes from the life of German composer George Frideric Handel in the style of a baroque opera. After the success of his London debut, Handel settles in England. He abando... Read allThis film presents scenes from the life of German composer George Frideric Handel in the style of a baroque opera. After the success of his London debut, Handel settles in England. He abandons aristocratic and royal patronage and throws himself on the mercy of the marketplace, ha... Read allThis film presents scenes from the life of German composer George Frideric Handel in the style of a baroque opera. After the success of his London debut, Handel settles in England. He abandons aristocratic and royal patronage and throws himself on the mercy of the marketplace, having to deal with money worries and fickle audiences as well as fluctuating health. After ... Read all

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Trivia
The historical Alexander Pope was only 4'6" tall, as childhood illness prevented the normal growth of his legs. He is played by Chris Barrie, who is nearly six feet tall and visibly towers over other cast-members.