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Handel's Last Chance

January 1, 1996 0h 51m 3.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Handel's Last Chance is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Milan Cheylov. At just 51 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Leon Pownall, Tod Fennell, and Gerard Parkes

Synopsis

As the film opens, the career of George Frideric Handel is in tatters. Invited to Dublin to present the premiere of a new choral work, The Messiah, he can't find singers adequate for the job. A boy who steals a chicken runs into Mr. Handel. The boy's Mother was NOT an employee at the Cathedral, she cleaned and ironed shirts, so the mother "bribes" Mr. Handel with non-starched shirts to save her boy from being in jail. The choir sucks until the washer lady's son is discovered by Handel.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1996 30 years ago
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Runtime 0h 51m 51 minutes total
User Rating 3.3/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Handel's Last Chance about?

As the film opens, the career of George Frideric Handel is in tatters. Invited to Dublin to present the premiere of a new choral work, The Messiah, he can't find singers adequate for the job. A boy...

Who directed Handel's Last Chance?

Handel's Last Chance was directed by Milan Cheylov.

How long is Handel's Last Chance?

Handel's Last Chance has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).

When was Handel's Last Chance released?

Handel's Last Chance was released on January 1, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Handel's Last Chance?

The main cast of Handel's Last Chance includes Leon Pownall, Tod Fennell, Gerard Parkes, Seana McKenna, Cody Jones.