Svengali
1983, English. Directed by Anthony Harvey.
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"
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Svengali is streaming on Cineverse and Howdy in India.
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- Released
- 9 March 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Cucci
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What Svengali is based on
Svengali is based on Trilby, an 1894 novel by George du Maurier.
Novel · 1894
Trilby
By George du Maurier
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Svengali runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Svengali on?
Svengali is streaming on Cineverse and Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Svengali?
If you liked Svengali, try Northanger Abbey, Home for Christmas Day, Jane Eyre.
Who directed Svengali?
Svengali (1983) was directed by Anthony Harvey and stars Peter O'Toole, Jodie Foster, Elizabeth Ashley.
What is Svengali based on?
Svengali is based on Trilby, an 1894 novel by George du Maurier.