Svengali (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, Svengali is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Anthony Harvey, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. 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 adaptation of George L. Du Maurier's novel "Trilby"
Who’s in it. Svengali stars Peter O'Toole as Anton Bosnyak, Jodie Foster as Zoe Alexander, Elizabeth Ashley as Eve Swiss and Larry Joshua as Johnny Rainbow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Svengali has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Svengali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Svengali tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Svengali (1983)?
- In US, Svengali is available to stream on Cineverse and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Svengali worth watching?
- Svengali holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Svengali?
- Svengali stars Peter O'Toole, Jodie Foster, Elizabeth Ashley, Larry Joshua and Barbara Bryne.
- When was Svengali released?
- Svengali was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.