Synopsis
A 1991 British-American period drama film directed by James Lapine, written by Sarah Kernochan, produced by Daniel A. Sherkow and Stuart Oken, and starring Hugh Grant as Frédéric Chopin and Judy Davis as George Sand. In 'Impromptu' pianist/composer Frédéric Chopin is pursued romantically by the determined, individualistic woman who uses the name George Sand, in 1830`s France. This musical comedy used the Chateau des Briottières outside of Angers, in the Loire Valley as main location. This film has also been shown on TV.
Where to watch Impromptu
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 107 min1 hour and 47 minutes
- Rating
- 12Suitable for 12 years and over
- How long is Impromptu?
- 1 hour and 47 minutes (107 minutes).
- When was Impromptu released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 11 April 1991.
- Who directed Impromptu?
- James Lapine.
- Who is in Impromptu?
- It stars Judy Davis, Hugh Grant, Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters.
- Where can I watch Impromptu?
- In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Prime Video and on rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (10)-
Judy Davis George Sand
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Hugh Grant Frederic Chopin
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Mandy Patinkin Alfred De Musset
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Bernadette Peters Marie D'Agoult
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Emma Thompson Duchess D'Antan
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Julian Sands Franz Liszt
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Ralph Brown Eugene Delacroix
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Georges Corraface Felicien Mallefille
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Anna Massey George Sand's Mother
- Director
- James Lapine
Soundtrack
All 13 songs- Impromptu Op. 29 in A FlatFrédéric Chopin
- Etude No 4Franz Liszt
- Polonaise Op. 40 In AFrédéric Chopin
- Etude Op. 25 In E MinorFrédéric Chopin
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