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Impromptu

Impromptu

1991Movie⏱️ 1h 47mPG-13
BiographyComedyMusicRomance
6.8
IMDB Rating
5,901 votes

In 1830s France, pianist/composer Frédéric Chopin is pursued romantically by the determined, individualistic woman who uses the name George Sand.

Director
James Lapine
Writers
N/A
Stars
Judy Davis, Hugh Grant, Mandy Patinkin
Language
English
Country
United States, United Kingdom, France
🏆 1
Wins
🎯 1
Nominations
💬 59
Reviews
📋 9.0K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Judy Davis
Judy Davis
as George Sand
Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant
as Frederic Chopin
Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin
as Alfred De Musset
Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters
as Marie D'Agoult
Julian Sands
Julian Sands
as Franz Liszt
Ralph Brown
Ralph Brown
as Eugene Delacroix
Georges Corraface
Georges Corraface
as Felicien Mallefille
Anton Rodgers
Anton Rodgers
as Duke D'Antan
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson
as Duchess D'Antan
Anna Massey
Anna Massey
as George Sand's Mother

💰 Box Office

$4,076,211
Worldwide Gross
$4,076,211
Domestic Gross
$51,176
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Dolby Stereo
Color
Color
Filming Location
Château des Briottières, Champigné, Maine-et-Loire, France
Production
C.L.G. Films, Governor Productions, Les Films Ariane

🏷️ Keywords

composerjealousystrong womangender rolescomposing

🎯 Categories

Period DramaBiographyComedyMusicRomance

⭐ Featured Review

I am not full of virtues and noble qualities. I love. That is all. But I love strongly, exclusively and steadfastly.
by tinkerbella2004-07-27
8/10

"Lines like that are what really made me fall in love with "Impromptu". It is a movie that incorporates an array of delightful characters (and actors) that just suck you into the story. Though "Impromptu" is a period piece, it still has this certain modern air that other movies in this genre just don't have. The dialogue is superb in this, the character of George Sand (portrayed by an amazing Judy Davis) is one of the best I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Of course, this movie isn't going to be for everyone, but if you're interested in watching a d..."

💡 Did You Know?

One of Hugh Grant's first leading roles, and he was virtually unknown in the U.S. when this aired on PBS's Masterpiece Theatre in early 1990s.

📖 Synopsis

In 1830s France, pianist/composer Frédéric Chopin is pursued romantically by the determined, individualistic woman who uses the name George Sand.