Sterben werd' ich, um zu leben - Gustav Mahler (1987)

Plot Summary

Director Wolfgang Lesowsky's captivating biopic of the Gustav Mahler stars Reinhard Hauser as the passionate conductor-composer whose drive for greatness and love of music were rivaled only by his insatiable desire for beautiful women. Through biographical narration and dramatic reenactments, Lesowsky paints a stylish portrait of the mercurial genius, widely regarded as one of the most important composers of the late romantic era.

Full Cast & Characters

Dana Gillespie

Anna Von Milldenburg

Reinhard Hauser

Gustav Mahler

Erika Mottl

Natalie Bauer-Lechner

Corinne Hochwarter

Alma Mahler

Fritz Muliar

Prohaska

Peter Uray

Eberstädter

Frank Dietrich

Winkler

Rudi Schippel

waiter

Director & Crew

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