The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky_
1865. Katharina goes to a ball in Moscow. There she meets again Tchaikowsky, her first and only love. The young, who is now married to wealthy Michael Iwanowitsch Murakin, a man she does not love, has not forgotten Piotr Illich, the (not yet) famous composer. Both are still in love with each other but Piotr is engaged to Nastassia, a dancer, while for her part Katharina cannot leave her husband. Tchaikowky's first love then decides to sacrifice her happiness to the success of the composer, sponsoring him in secret. Something Piotr will learn only years after. When Katharina finds herself free at last it is too late: Tchaikowsky is dying of cholera and she only has time to close his eyes.
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Zarah Leander, Marika Rökk, Hans Stüwe
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Zarah Leander stars as Katharina Alexandrowna Murakina in The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky.
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The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
1865. Katharina goes to a ball in Moscow. There she meets again Tchaikowsky, her first and only love. The young, who is now married to wealthy Michael Iwanow...
The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Zarah Leander
Katharina Alexandrowna Murakina
Marika Rökk
Tänzerin Nastassja Petrowna Jarowa
Hans Stüwe
Peter Iljitsch Tschaikowsky
Aribert Wäscher
Michael Iwanowitsch Murakin
Paul Dahlke
Musikverleger Iwan Cäsarowitsch Glykow
Leo Slezak
Prof. Maxililian Hunsinger
Fritz Rasp
Kritiker Porphyr Philippowitsch Kruglikow
Kurt Vespermann
Ferdyschtschenko
EB
Eduard Bornträger
Schwager Jarow
HF
Hugo Froelich
Vater Jarow
KH
Karl Haubenreißer
Gruda, Konzertagent
Karl Hellmer
Stepan, Butler
WV
Wolfgang von Schwindt
Onkel Jarow
TB
Traute Bengen
Mother waiting at Station
ED
Ernst Dumcke
Dmitri Pawlowitsch Miljukin
MH
Max Harry Ernst
Guest at Concert
CG
Claire Glib
Eine dicke Dame
LG
Lotte Goebel
Sonja, Katharina's Maid
GG
Grete Greef-Fabri
Mutter Jarrow
KH
Karl Hannemann
Pjotr, Murakins Butler
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What is The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky about?
1865. Katharina goes to a ball in Moscow. There she meets again Tchaikowsky, her first and only love. The young, who is now married to wealthy Michael Iwanowitsch Murakin, a man she does not love, has not forgotten Piotr Illich, the (not yet) famous composer. Both are still in love with each other but Piotr is engaged to Nastassia, a dancer, while for her part Katharina cannot leave her husband. Tchaikowky's first love then decides to sacrifice her happiness to the success of the composer, sponsoring him in secret. Something Piotr will learn only years after. When Katharina finds herself free at last it is too late: Tchaikowsky is dying of cholera and she only has time to close his eyes.
How long is The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky?
The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky?
The cast of The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky includes Zarah Leander, Marika Rökk, Hans Stüwe, Aribert Wäscher, Paul Dahlke.
What is the rating of The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky?
The Life and Loves of Tschaikovsky has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama