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Amadeus (1984)

R · 1984-09-19 · 2h 41m · EN
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri. Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men.

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Miloš FormanDirector
Budget
$18M
Box office
$52M

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F. Murray AbrahamF. Murray AbrahamAntonio SalieriTom HulceTom HulceWolfgang Amadeus MozartElizabeth BerridgeElizabeth BerridgeConstanze MozartRoy DotriceRoy DotriceLeopold MozartSimon CallowSimon CallowEmanuel SchikanederChristine EbersoleChristine EbersoleKaterina CavalieriJeffrey JonesJeffrey JonesEmperor Joseph IICynthia NixonCynthia NixonLorlKenneth McMillanKenneth McMillanMichael SchlumbergDouglas SealeDouglas SealeCount ArcoCharles KayCharles KayCount Orsini-RosenbergLisbeth BartlettLisbeth BartlettPapagena

Keywords

MurderMusicianItalyTalent18th centuryEmperorGodMarriage crisisAustriaVienna, austriaOperaEnvyComposerMozart

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · MusicTheme affinityMurder · Musician · ItalyDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingLongDirector preference122588Actor preference7625 · 84756 · 162006

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri. Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men.

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Amadeus has a runtime of 161 minutes.

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