Kronprinz Rudolf (TV 2006)

180 min  -  Biography | Drama | Romance
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A retelling of the tragic love affair between Austrian Archduke Rudolf and Baroness Mary Vetsera.

Director:

Robert Dornhelm
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Cast

Credited cast:
Max von Thun Max von Thun ...
Vittoria Puccini ...
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Caroline Athanasiadis Caroline Athanasiadis ...
Female Opera Singer
Gabriel Barylli Gabriel Barylli ...
Miguel de Braganza
Klaus Maria Brandauer ...
Renate Brandtner Renate Brandtner ...
Gisela
Andrew Burey Andrew Burey ...
Albrecht
Wolfgang Böck Wolfgang Böck ...
Bratfisch
Sandra Ceccarelli Sandra Ceccarelli ...
Julia Cencig Julia Cencig ...
Marie Larisch
Christian Clavier ...
Prime Minister Taaffe
Hilde Dalik Hilde Dalik ...
Anna (at Madame Wolf's)
Stefanie Dvorak Stefanie Dvorak ...
Ida Ferenczy
Saskia Fanta Saskia Fanta ...
Maid Erna
Manfred Feller Manfred Feller ...
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Storyline

A great Empire, once famous for its enlightened traditions, is taken over by a ruthless political establishment. Religious fundamentalists and national separatists are tearing at the fabric of its liberal society. Under the influence of his conservative advisors, the Emperor fails to initiate the reforms that could save the Empire from annihilation. One man alone can avert the cataclysm to come. The year is 1888 and the 600 year-old Empire of Austria-Hungary is at a cross-road of history. Crown-Prince Rudolf, son of fabled Empress Sisi, the most beautiful woman of her time, is the man with the vision and the ability to lead his Empire into the 20th century. Yet his enemies, the all powerful Prime Minister first and foremost, scheme to isolate Rudolf from his father and from access to power. Against the backdrop of one of the most dangerous, exciting and colorful periods in history, at the dawn of the modern age... Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Crown Prince | Palace | Tragedy | Suicide | Austro Hungarian  | See more »

Taglines:

Rudolf - The true story of a royal rebel and his tragic love.

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance | History

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Details

Country:

Austria | France | Germany | Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Il destino di un principe See more »

Filming Locations:

Austria See more »

Box Office

Budget:

€11,000,000 (estimated)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Austria: (2 episodes)  | Germany: (original length)  | Germany: (TV premiere) (heavily cut)  | Germany:

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Max Von Thun is a descendant of Sophie Chotek, the spouse of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. He was a first cousin of his character in this mini series. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Early on in the second episode, a prostitute offers Rudolf and his friends two bottles of Dom Perignon champagne, with the familiar bottle and label --"Gentlemen, special delivery just in from France" . Although it purports to be around 1886 (Wilhelm mentions "It's 1866 all over again", to which Johanne responds "It's been twenty years Wilhelm, don't you have anything else to brag about?"), Dom Perignon's first vintage was in 1921. See more »