Crescendo - 1971

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.

96min
1971
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.2/10

Cast

Stefanie Powers profile pictureStefanie PowersSusan Roberts
James Olson profile pictureJames OlsonGeorges Ryman / Jacques Ryman
Margaretta Scott profile pictureMargaretta ScottDanielle Ryman

About Crescendo

Crescendo Overview

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.

Runtime: 96min

Extra details

Original Title: Crescendo
Original Language: English
Directed By: Alan Gibson
Production Companies
Hammer Film Productions