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MUSIC . 1988 . 1h 40m . 6.9/10

The Music Teacher_

Aging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on both teacher and students, there is plenty of time for relationships to develop between the three.

Starring José van Dam, Anne Roussel, Philippe Volter
Box Office $1.1M
6.9/10
Rating
$1.1M
Box Office
1h 40m
Runtime
1988
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Aging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on both teacher and students, there is plenty of time for relationships to develop between the three.

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Cast
José van Dam stars as Joachim Dallayrac in The Music Teacher.
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Year context
The Music Teacher was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
Aging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers. Although the rigorous training takes...
The Music Teacher is a Music, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

CAST (20)

José van Dam
José van Dam
Joachim Dallayrac
Anne Roussel
Anne Roussel
Sophie Maurier
Philippe Volter
Philippe Volter
Jean Nilson
Sylvie Fennec
Sylvie Fennec
Estelle Fischer
Patrick Bauchau
Patrick Bauchau
Prince Scotti
Johan Leysen
Johan Leysen
François Manssaux
MS
Marc Schreiber
Arcas
AC
Alain Carre
Attendant
DA
David Ashman
English Critic
BB
Bob Bender
English Critic
JF
Jonathan Fox
English Critic
JB
Jeannette Bakker
Diva
Philippe Drecq
Philippe Drecq
Dandy
JG
Jean Gerardy
Old Man
YM
Yvette Merlin
Louise
CM
Carlos Moens
Gardener
JM
Jean Musin
Lhomond
Jean-Louis Sbille
Jean-Louis Sbille
Critic
JV
Jean-Pierre Valère
Gardener
DV
Daniel Vos
Commander

BOX OFFICE

$1.1M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
BE
Rating
6.9/10 (23 votes)
Box Office
$1,086,894

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Music Teacher about?
Aging opera singer Joachim Dallayrac retires from the stage and retreats to the countryside to school two young singers. Although the rigorous training takes its toll on both teacher and students, there is plenty of time for relationships to develop between the three.
How long is The Music Teacher?
The Music Teacher has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Music Teacher?
The cast of The Music Teacher includes José van Dam, Anne Roussel, Philippe Volter, Sylvie Fennec, Patrick Bauchau.
How much did The Music Teacher make at the box office?
The Music Teacher earned $1,086,894 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Music Teacher?
The Music Teacher has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Music Drama
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