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Crescendo (1970)

PG · 1970-06-07 · 1h 36m · EN
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An innocent project transforms into a perilous nightmare when researcher Susan Roberts arrives in France in search of information on a deceased composer. She contacts his widow whose mental deterioration, precipitated by the death of her husband, manifests itself in psychotic dementia. The young woman's arrival triggers an obsessive desire to marry her crippled son to Susan, ensuring by this union that the genius of the father will be passed on to future generations.

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Stefanie PowersStefanie PowersSusan RobertsJames OlsonJames OlsonGeorges Ryman / Jacques RymanJoss AcklandJoss AcklandCarterMargaretta ScottMargaretta ScottDanielle RymanJane LapotaireJane LapotaireLillianneKirsten LindholmKirsten LindholmCatherine

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Psychological thrillerDisability

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Genre affinityThriller · HorrorTheme affinityPsychological Thriller · DisabilityMood preferencePsychological ThrillerDirector preference471874Actor preference230667 · 341910 · 18846Country preferenceGb

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What is Crescendo about?

An innocent project transforms into a perilous nightmare when researcher Susan Roberts arrives in France in search of information on a deceased composer. She contacts his widow whose mental deterioration, precipitated by the death of her husband, manifests itself in psychotic dementia. The young woman's arrival triggers an obsessive desire to marry her crippled son to Susan, ensuring by this union that the genius of the father will be passed on to future generations.

How long is Crescendo?

Crescendo has a runtime of 96 minutes.

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