is a dramatic feature starring Julie Andrews as Stephanie Anderson, a world-famous violinist whose life and career are devastated by a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis . Notable Features and Facts
In the context of the 1986 film , the "helpful" tag often refers to IMDb trivia or reviews that users have voted as useful for understanding the film's production and background . Duet for one (1986)
: The story is widely recognized as being minimally fictionalized from the real lives of cellist Jacqueline du Pré and her husband, conductor Daniel Barenboim . is a dramatic feature starring Julie Andrews as
: The film is based on a 1980 stage play by Tom Kempinski. While the original play is a "two-hander" (featuring only two actors), the film expands the cast to include characters like Stephanie's husband, students, and psychiatrist. : The film is based on a 1980 stage play by Tom Kempinski
: Alongside Andrews, the film features Alan Bates as her composer husband, Max von Sydow as her psychiatrist, and early-career performances by Liam Neeson and Rupert Everett .