Svengali (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1954, Svengali is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Noel Langley, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A man hypnotizes a young woman into being an opera singer.
Who’s in it. Svengali stars Hildegard Knef as Trilby O'Farrell, Donald Wolfit as Svengali, Terence Morgan as Billy Bagot and Derek Bond as Landlord, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Svengali has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Svengali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Svengali tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Svengali (1954)?
- In GB, Svengali is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Svengali worth watching?
- Svengali holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Svengali?
- Svengali stars Hildegard Knef, Donald Wolfit, Terence Morgan, Derek Bond and Alfie Bass.