Rembrandt
This character study joins the painter at the height of his fame in 1642, when his adored wife suddenly dies and his work takes a dark, sardonic turn that offends his patrons. By 1656, he is bankrupt but consoles himself with the company of pretty maid Hendrickje, whom he's unable to marry. Their relationship brings ostracism but also some measure of happiness. The final scenes find him in his last year, 1669, physically enfeebled but his spirit undimmed.
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Biography, Drama
1936
85 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : Rembrandt
- Duration : 85 min
- Languages : English
- Writers : Carl Zuckmayer (film play), June Head (scenario)
- Directors : Alexander Korda min
- Imdb : 7.1 (1019 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.5 (717 votes)
- Actors : Charles Laughton, Gertrude Lawrence, Elsa Lanchester, Edward Chapman
Movie Storyline
This character study joins the painter at the height of his fame in 1642, when his adored wife suddenly dies and his work takes a dark, sardonic turn that offends his patrons. By 1656, he is bankrupt but consoles himself with the company of pretty maid Hendrickje, whom he's unable to marry. Their relationship brings ostracism but also some measure of happiness. The final scenes find him in his last year, 1669, physically enfeebled but his spirit undimmed.