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Amadeus (1984) 8.4
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8.4/10 from 165,619 users
Metascore: 93/100
Reviews: 482 user | 113 critic | 12 from Metacritic.com The incredible story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told in flashback by his peer and secret rival Antonio Salieri - now confined to an insane asylum. Director:Milos Forman |
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Cast
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| Tom Hulce | ... | ||
| Elizabeth Berridge | ... | ||
| Simon Callow | ... | ||
| Roy Dotrice | ... | ||
| Christine Ebersole | ... |
Katerina Cavalieri /
Constanza in 'Abduction from the Seraglio'
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Charles Kay | ... | |
| Kenneth McMillan | ... |
Michael Schlumberg (2002 Director's Cut)
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Lisabeth Bartlett | ... | |
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Barbara Bryne | ... | |
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Martin Cavina | ... |
Young Salieri
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Roderick Cook | ... | |
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Milan Demjanenko | ... | |
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Antonio Salieri believes that Mozart's music is divine. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. But he can't understand why God favored Mozart, such a vulgar creature, to be his instrument. Salieri's envy has made him an enemy of God whose greatness was evident in Mozart. He is set to take revenge. Written by Khaled Salem
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The man... The music... The madness... The murder... The motion picture... See more »Parents Guide:
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Details
Country:
USARelease Date:
19 September 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Amadeus: The Director's Cut See more »Box Office
Budget:
$18,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$86,764 (USA) (5 April 2002)Gross:
$366,401 (USA) (17 May 2002)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Salieri: Mozart! Mozart, forgive your assassin! I confess, I killed you...
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(uncredited)
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Young Mozart on harpsichord and on violin when blindfolded
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Did You Know?
Trivia
As Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, having fainted, is carried out of the middle of the opera 'The Magic Flute', you see three small boys with wings half following him. This is a reference to the Three Boys (Drei Knaben) who play a significant part in the opera. See more »Goofs
When Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is conducting The Marriage of Figaro, the Emperor can be seen yawning in the background. He is shown yawning about two minutes later, and Antonio Salieri specifically states that the Emperor only yawned once during the performance. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Salieri: Mozart! Mozart, forgive your assassin! I confess, I killed you...
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Crazy Credits
The producer, screenplay writer and director thank the following for their boundless assistance in our effort to present the physical authenticity and aura you have seen and felt in "Amadeus": -The National Theatre of Czechoslovakia and Prague's Tyl Theatre management for allowing us to film in the Tyl sequences from the operas: "Abduction from the Seraglio," "The Marriage of Figaro," and "Don Giovanni." It was actually in this magnificently preserved theatre that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart conducted the premiere performance of "Don Giovanni" on October 29, 1787. -His Eminence Cardinal Frantisek Tomasek for his kindness in permitting us to use his beautiful residence headquarters in Prague as the Emperor's palace. -The Barrandov Studios and CS Filmexport for their help in filming "Amadeus" in Prague and in castles and palaces throughout Czechoslovakia. See more »Soundtracks
"Harpsichord Piece in F Major, K33B"(uncredited)
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Young Mozart on harpsichord and on violin when blindfolded
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One of the greatest movies of all time. This is a movie that speaks for itself. Beautiful Cinematography and stellar performances by all especially F. Murray Abraham who carries the film. Tom Hulce was a terrific choice for this movie. True this is historically incorrect but it doesn't matter this film works on so many different levels... the music ahhh the music. Mozart is pure genius and his music touches this film and everyone involved. You can just sense that Mozart's inspiration drove everyone on this film to perfection. A must see film for all!