Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man (1977)
1977 · 1h 0m · History, Music, TV Movie
Genres: History, Music, TV Movie
A thoroughly researched biopic of Charles Ives, America's greatest and most innovative composer (and insurance executive), who combined strikingly futuristic experimentalism with gentle nostalgia. Includes narration taken directly from Ives's own writings, and reminiscence from those who knew him.
Director: Ted Timreck
Music by: Charles Ives
Cinematography: Peter Stein
Cast
John Bottoms as Charles Edward IvesJosh Hamilton as Young Charles IvesSandra Kingsbury as Harmony IvesJohn McIlwain as Horatio ParkerRichard Russell Ramos as George Edward IvesAlan Shapiro as Delivery BoyLouis Turenne as Franz MilkeLouis Zorich as George W. ChadwickChristina Swing as Mary Elizabeth IvesEd Lynch as MinisterSteve KatzMary CarterMore like this
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