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Impromptu

Impromptu

He's about to fall in love with the most scandalous woman of his time.

19916.01h 47m

Overview

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

Directed by James Lapine
Written by Sarah Kernochan
Produced by Daniel A. Sherkow, Stuart Oken
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Top Cast

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

George Sand

Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant

Frederic Chopin

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

Alfred De Musset

Bernadette Peters

Bernadette Peters

Marie D'Agoult

Julian Sands

Julian Sands

Franz Liszt

Ralph Brown

Ralph Brown

Eugene Delacroix

Georges Corraface

Georges Corraface

Felicien Mallefille

Anton Rodgers

Anton Rodgers

Duke D'Antan

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Duchess D'Antan

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

George Sand's Mother

Themes & Keywords

countrysideduelnovelistcross dresserduchess19th century

About Impromptu

Impromptu is a drama, comedy, music, romance film released in 1991 exploring themes of countryside, duel, novelist, cross dresser, duchess, 19th century. Directed by James Lapine, it stars Judy Davis, Hugh Grant, Mandy Patinkin. In 1830s France, pianist/composer Frédéric Chopin is pursued romantically by the determined, individualistic woman who uses the name George Sand.

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