Impromptu (1991): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Impromptu is a 1991 comedy drama directed by James Lapine, starring Hugh Grant as Frederic Chopin, Anna Massey and Judy Davis. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $4.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- James Lapine
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Les Films Ariane
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Impromptu About?
The premise of Impromptu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1830s France, renowned pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin becomes the object of affection of the determined, independent writer known as George Sand, a woman famed for her scandal‑defying lifestyle. Their budding romance pits artistic passion against societal expectations, charting the turbulent courtship that would shape both their lives.
Impromptu Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- composer
- jealousy
- strong woman
- gender roles
- composing
- woman writer
- author
- famous author
- classical music
- unruly child
- f rated
- period drama
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- boy
- girl
- frog
- kids playing with frog
- 1830s
- franz liszt character
- frederic chopin character
- george sand character
- woman
- writing
- violence
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- sex scene
- female gunfighter
- gunfight
- shootout
- musket
- pistol
- kissing while having sex
- pistol duel
- redhead
- kiss
- obsessive love
- falling in love
- letter
- sabotage
- aristocracy
- women's clothing
- illness
- poor health
- wheelchair
- cross dressing
- men's clothing
- piano
- tutor
- based on real person
- play within film
- female stockinged foot
Impromptu Cast & Characters
Hugh Grant leads the cast as Frederic Chopin, with Anna Massey as George Sand's Mother and Judy Davis as George Sand. Directed by James Lapine; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Lapine
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Hugh Grant as Frederic Chopin -
Anna Massey as George Sand's Mother -
Judy Davis as George Sand - Elizabeth Spriggs as Baroness Laginsky
Also Starring in Impromptu
· 22 more- Bernadette Peters Marie D'Agoult
- Julian Sands Franz Liszt
- Emma Thompson Duchess D'Antan
- Mandy Patinkin Alfred De Musset
- Ralph Brown Eugene Delacroix
- Anton Rodgers Duke D'Antan
- Georges Corraface Felicien Mallefille
- John Savident Buloz
- André Chaumeau Priest
- Fernand Guiot Butler
- François Lalande Local Doctor
- Isabelle Guiard Princess
- Jean-Michel Dagory Innkeeper
- Lucy Speed Young Aurora
- Sylvie Herbert Sophie
- David Birkin Maurice
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- Nicholas Hawtrey Philosopher
- Nimer Rashed Didier
- Claude Berthy Chopin's Valet
- Jezabelle Amato Innkeeper's Wife
- Stuart Seide Clerk
- Annette Milsom Ursule
More from James Lapine
More films directed by James Lapine, best-rated first: Life with Mikey, Falsettos, Six by Sondheim and Earthly Possessions.
Impromptu Plot Summary
What happens in Impromptu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Baroness Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, Judy Davis known to the world by her pen name George Sand, has rebuilt her identity in Paris after divorce and the completion of her memoirs. A formidable, driven writer who defies convention, she often wears men’s clothing and moves through society with a bold, restless energy. Her latest fixation is Frédéric Chopin, Hugh Grant a brilliant but fragile composer whose music she has long admired. Sand’s unflinching passion for art and danger alike threads through every choice she makes, and her pursuit of Chopin becomes a test of endurance, nerve, and sincerity in a world that prizes appearances as much as talent.
Full summary
The whole story of Impromptu, scene by scene
Impromptu Box Office
Impromptu grossed $4.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.1M
- US & Canada
- $4.1M
Impromptu Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Impromptu.
How Well Do You Know Impromptu?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays the writer George Sand in the film?
Impromptu Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “George e Frederic” and “Sand & Chopin”.
- Also known as
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- George e Frederic
- Sand & Chopin
- Chopin amore mio
- Verliebt in Chopin
- Pasiones privadas de una mujer
- Експромт
- Импромтю
- Экспромт
- Hiç Ummazken
- 春光奏鸣曲
- 쇼팽의 연인
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Impromptu FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Impromptu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Impromptu?
Impromptu runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Impromptu released?
Impromptu was released on April 12, 1991.
Who directed Impromptu?
Impromptu was directed by James Lapine.
More films by James Lapine Who is in the cast of Impromptu?
Impromptu stars Hugh Grant as Frederic Chopin, Anna Massey as George Sand's Mother and Judy Davis as George Sand, among 26 credited actors.
How much did Impromptu make at the box office?
Impromptu grossed $4.1 million worldwide.
Does Impromptu have a post-credit scene?
No. Impromptu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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