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Amadeus (1984)

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The incredible story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told in flashback by his peer and secret rival Antonio Salieri - now confined to an insane asylum.

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Katerina Cavalieri / Constanza in 'Abduction from the Seraglio'
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Young Salieri (as Martin Cavani)
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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 Synopsis

Taglines:

The man... The music... The madness... The murder... The motion picture... See more »

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Biography | Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brief nudity | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

19 September 1984 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Amadeus: The Director's Cut  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$86,764 (USA) (5 April 2002)

Gross:

$366,401 (USA) (17 May 2002)
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(70 mm prints)| (director's cut)| (35 mm prints)

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(Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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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 »

Connections

Featured in The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985) 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 films of all time.
4 February 2001 | by (Tewksbury) – See all my reviews

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!


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