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
Crew or equipment visible:
During comic opera, there is a crew member visible when the last of the small horses pops through the side wall. The person is wearing light colored modern day pants and is standing behind the paper wall.
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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.
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"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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