|
Amadeus (1984)
8.4
Ratings: 8.4/10 from 154,835 users
Metascore:
93/100
Reviews: 480 user | 108 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 |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
Share this Rating
Title: Amadeus (1984)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Top 250 #88
|
Won 8 Oscars.
Another
33 wins
&
13 nominations
See more awards »
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
|
F. Murray Abraham | ... | |
|
Tom Hulce | ... | |
|
Elizabeth Berridge | ... | |
|
Simon Callow | ... | |
|
Roy Dotrice | ... | |
|
Christine Ebersole | ... | |
|
Jeffrey Jones | ... | |
|
Charles Kay | ... | |
|
Kenny Baker | ... | |
|
|
Lisabeth Bartlett | ... | |
|
|
Barbara Bryne | ... | |
|
|
Martin Cavina | ... |
Young Salieri
(as Martin Cavani)
|
|
|
Roderick Cook | ... | |
|
|
Milan Demjanenko | ... | |
|
|
Peter DiGesu | ... | |
Edit
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
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
The man... The music... The madness... The murder... The motion picture... See more »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USARelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Amadeus: The Director's Cut See more »Box Office
Budget:
$18,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$505,276 (USA) (23 September 1984) (25 Screens)Gross:
$51,973,029 (USA)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
| (director's cut)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1
Edit
Salieri: Mozart! Mozart, forgive your assassin! I confess, I killed you...
See more »
-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 »
(1782-86)
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (uncredited)
Performed by The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (as Academy of St Martin In The Fields)
Conducted by Neville Marriner
Instrumental Soloist: Imogen Cooper See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Sets and costumes for the operatic productions were based on sketches of the original costumes and sets used when the operas premiered. See more »Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: At the beginning of the film, while talking to a priest Salieri is seen playing what looks like a harpsichord, yet the sound produced is of a piano. This is not a goof. The instrument played by Salieri at the beginning of the film is actually a fortepiano, not a harpsichord. This is also the instrument played by both the emperor and Mozart at their first meeting. The fortepiano bridged the gap between the harpsichord of the 18th century and the modern grand piano of the late 19th century. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Salieri: Mozart! Mozart, forgive your assassin! I confess, I killed you...
See more »
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
"Concerto for Piano in d minor, K466"(1782-86)
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (uncredited)
Performed by The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (as Academy of St Martin In The Fields)
Conducted by Neville Marriner
Instrumental Soloist: Imogen Cooper See more »
Copyright © 1990-2013
IMDb.com, Inc.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads
An 
company.