Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man (1977)
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
Genre: History, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 21, 1977
Cast
- John Bottoms - Charles Edward Ives
- Josh Hamilton - Young Charles Ives
- Sandra Kingsbury - Harmony Ives
- John McIlwain - Horatio Parker
- Richard Russell Ramos - George Edward Ives
- Alan Shapiro - Delivery Boy
- Louis Turenne - Franz Milke
- Louis Zorich - George W. Chadwick
- Christina Swing - Mary Elizabeth Ives
- Ed Lynch - Minister
Music: Charles Ives
Cinematography: Peter Stein
Production: T. Timreck Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos, Classical Composers and Timeless Masterpieces, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
composer, classical music, biography, connecticut, insurance agent, innovation
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Ted Timreck
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man about?
- 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.
- Who directed Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man?
- Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man was directed by Ted Timreck.
- Who stars in Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man?
- Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man stars John Bottoms, Josh Hamilton, Sandra Kingsbury, John McIlwain, Richard Russell Ramos, Alan Shapiro.
- How long is Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man?
- Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man?
- Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man is a History, Music, TV Movie film.
- What are the themes of Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man?
- The themes of Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man include: Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos, Classical Composers and Timeless Masterpieces, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.