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Konrad, a handsome country boy in post-war Austria, charms his way into a butler position at the castle of a widowed countess that lost her fortune. Before long the opportunistic boy is running the entire household. As he starts affairs with both the countess's son and the daughter of a whealthy businessman, the idea grows to get his two lovers to marry each other and make the house rich again. Written by
Chris Abbenhuis <keller@telebyte.nl>
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Compared to them, the MacBeths were just plain folks and the Borgias were a nice Italian family.
Certificate:
R
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Trivia
Renowned theater personality Harold Prince's debut as film director and one of only two theatrical films he has ever directed.
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Quotes
Countess Herthe von Ornstein:
There are no more real men. Facsimiles, that's all. Facsimiles!
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Connections
Referenced in
Plaza Suite (1971)
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Charming, machiavellian drifter manipulates widowed aristocrat and her family to gain control of the estate. Exemplary characters and script, and striking scenery for atmosphere. Viewers may also enjoy "A New Leaf" (1971).(Rating: A)