The Harpist

1999 1h 33m EN

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8.2

BANGER

★8.2TMDB · 3

Drama

Synopsis

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The Harpist is a 1999 British-German drama film directed by Hansjörg Thurn and starring Geraldine O'Rawe, Christien Anholt and Stephen McGann. Its plot concerns a young novelist who travels to Hamburg to see an Irish harpist with whom he has become obsessed.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Christien Anholt
Colin Baker
Barbara Murray
Stephen McGann

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hansjörg Thurn
Countries: Germany, United Kingdom

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, United Kingdom.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Christien Anholt and Colin Baker and Barbara Murray carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0130757 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Hansjörg Thurn directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Germany, United Kingdom.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Christien Anholt and Colin Baker and Barbara Murray carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0130757 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.