Glenn Gould: On The Record (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 7.8

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Released in 1959, Glenn Gould: On The Record is a documentary film directed by Roman Kroitor, running about 30 minutes.

What it’s about. This short documentary (the second of two parts) follows Glenn Gould to New York City. There, we see the renowned Canadian concert pianist kidding the cab driver, bantering with sound engineers at Columbia Records, and then, alone with the piano, fastidiously recording Bach's Italian Concerto.

Who’s in it. Glenn Gould: On The Record stars Glenn Gould, Howard Scott as Himself and Stanley Jackson as Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Glenn Gould: On The Record has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Glenn Gould: On The Record page.

If you liked it. Fans of Glenn Gould: On The Record tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

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Where can I watch Glenn Gould: On The Record (1959)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Glenn Gould: On The Record change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Glenn Gould: On The Record worth watching?
Glenn Gould: On The Record holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Glenn Gould: On The Record?
Glenn Gould: On The Record stars Glenn Gould, Howard Scott and Stanley Jackson.
When was Glenn Gould: On The Record released?
Glenn Gould: On The Record was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.