Svengali

Based on a novel

An old singer coaches a young woman whom he believes will be the next singing sensation. As she starts off with her career, their bond gets stronger. An adaptation of George L. Du Maurier's novel "Trilby"

Romance Drama TV Movie

Peter O'Toole

(Anton Bosnyak)

Jodie Foster

(Zoe Alexander)

Elizabeth Ashley

(Eve Swiss)

Larry Joshua

(Johnny Rainbow)

Barbara Bryne

(Mrs. Burns-Rizzo)

Pamela Blair

(Trish)

Robin Thomas

(Mendy Weindenbaum)

Madeleine Potter

(Antonia)

Holly Hunter

(Leslie)

Stuart Charno

(Boomer)

Tony Devon

(Ben)

David Allen Brooks

(Norvid)

Tobin Bell

(Waiter (uncredited))

Justin McNeill

(Record Executive (uncredited))

Warren Kliewer

(Man (uncredited))

Joel DeWitt

(Patrick (uncredited))

Marc Benecke

(Karl (archived footage) (uncredited))

Jack Pruett

(Boyfriend)

Jacques Perreault

(Lance)

Dick Turnail

(A & R Man)

Ed Vadas

(M. C.)

Skunkadelique

(Footlockers)

Peter Boruchowitz

(Chris)

Paul O'Keefe

(Oliver)

Vera Mayer

(Gizella)

Brian Carney

(Abbot Renfrew)

Ron Weyand

(Hypnotist (as Ronald Weyand))