Rent Mantovani: The King of Strings (2014)
1h 15min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
Annunzio Mantovani was the most successful orchestra leader ever. Known for his unmistakable cascading strings and hits such as 'Charmaine', 'Moulin Rouge' and 'Greensleeves', Mantovani enthralled the world with his sublime arrangements. This new documentary is the story of the man and his music. Featuring exclusive footage from the original Mantovani TV show, this brand new documentary tells the story of Monty's success as leader of the stereo revolution in the 1950's and his rise to become one of the most successful easy listening artists ever. Featuring contributions from BBC broadcasters Ken Bruce and Ed Stewart, plus Strictly's Len Goodman, Mantovani Orchestra musicians Gavin Sutherland, Franck Leprince and Paul Barrett, along with guest artists such as Petula Clarke, Edmund Hockridge and Carol Carr, this is the definitive story of 'Mantovani - The King of Strings'! - Actors:
- Paul Barrett, Ken Bruce, Petula Clark, Paul Conte, Franck Leprince, Mantovani, Colin McKenzie, Clayton Roberts, Neil Sean, Ed Stewart, John Conte, Vic Damone, Edmund Hockridge, Len Goodman
- Directors:
- Alan Byron
- Producers:
- Alan Byron
- Writers:
- Colin McKenzie
- Aka:
- Mantovani, the King of Strings / Mantovani
- Studio:
- Odeon Entertainment
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
