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Amadeus

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 2h 40m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
395K
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Amadeus (1984)
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The life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was insanely jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered h... Read allThe life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was insanely jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered him.The life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was insanely jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered him.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
395K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,105
46
  • Director
    • Milos Forman
  • Writers
    • Peter Shaffer(original stage play)
    • Zdenek Mahler(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • F. Murray Abraham
    • Tom Hulce
    • Elizabeth Berridge
Top credits
  • Director
    • Milos Forman
  • Writers
    • Peter Shaffer(original stage play)
    • Zdenek Mahler(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • F. Murray Abraham
    • Tom Hulce
    • Elizabeth Berridge
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 705User reviews
    • 126Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #73
    • Won 8 Oscars
      • 43 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Jeffrey Jones and Tom Hulce in Amadeus (1984)
    F. Murray Abraham and Tom Hulce in Amadeus (1984)
    Constanze (ELIZABETH BERRIDGE) shows Mozart's music to Salieri (F. MURRAY ABRAHAM)
    (L-r:) Mozart (TOM HULCE), Emperor Joseph II (JEFFREY JONES), Count Von Strack (RODERICK COOK) and Count Orsini-Rosenberg
    Salieri (F. MURRAY ABRAHAM) with Baron Van Swieten (JONATHAN MOORE, in background)
    (L-r:) Frau Weber (BARBARA BRYNE), Constanze (ELIZABETH BERRIDGE), Mozart (TOM HULCE), Katerina Cavalieri (CHRISTINE EBERSOLE) and Emperor Joseph II (JEFFREY JONES)
    Mozart (TOM HULCE) composes music over a billiard table
    Tom Hulce in Amadeus (1984)
    Jeffrey Jones and Tom Hulce in Amadeus (1984)
    An ailing Mozart (TOM HULCE) dictates notes of music to Salieri (F. MURRAY ABRAHAM) who writes them down for him
    Milos Forman directing "Amadeus"
    Elizabeth Berridge at an event for Amadeus (1984)

    Top cast

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    F. Murray Abraham
    F. Murray Abraham
    • Antonio Salierias Antonio Salieri
    Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartas Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Elizabeth Berridge
    Elizabeth Berridge
    • Constanze Mozartas Constanze Mozart
    Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice
    • Leopold Mozartas Leopold Mozart
    Simon Callow
    Simon Callow
    • Emanuel Schikanederas Emanuel Schikaneder
    Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole
    • Katerina Cavalierias Katerina Cavalieri
    Jeffrey Jones
    Jeffrey Jones
    • Emperor Joseph IIas Emperor Joseph II
    Charles Kay
    Charles Kay
    • Count Orsini-Rosenbergas Count Orsini-Rosenberg
    Kenneth McMillan
    Kenneth McMillan
    • Michael Schlumberg (2002 Director's Cut)as Michael Schlumberg (2002 Director's Cut)
    Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker
    • Parody Commendatoreas Parody Commendatore
    Lisbeth Bartlett
    • Papagenaas Papagena
    • (as Lisabeth Bartlett)
    Barbara Bryne
    • Frau Weberas Frau Weber
    Martin Cavina
    • Young Salierias Young Salieri
    • (as Martin Cavani)
    Roderick Cook
    • Count Von Strackas Count Von Strack
    Milan Demjanenko
    • Karl Mozartas Karl Mozart
    Peter DiGesu
    • Francesco Salierias Francesco Salieri
    Richard Frank
    • Father Vogleras Father Vogler
    Patrick Hines
    • Kappelmeister Bonnoas Kappelmeister Bonno
    • Director
      • Milos Forman
    • Writers
      • Peter Shaffer(original stage play) (original screenplay)
      • Zdenek Mahler(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film ironically helped spark a revival of Salieri's music, which had previously languished in obscurity.
    • Goofs
      Both Mozart and Salieri are shown conducting an orchestra in modern style, by standing in front and waving the arms. In the 18th century, the conductor played first violin or harpsichord, the other musicians watching his head and hand movements. It was the rise of large orchestras in the 19th century that forced the conductor to abandon his instrument and take a more visible position.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Antonio Salieri: [wheelchaired through the insane asylum] Mediocrities everywhere... I absolve you... I absolve you... I absolve you... I absolve you... I absolve you all.

      [screen fades to black, Mozart's high-pitched laughter rings out in the blackness]

    • 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.
    • Alternate versions
      The Orion Pictures logo, which was seen at the beginning of the film when it was first released theatrically, was not shown when the film played on both cable and commercial television, and is not seen on the VHS or DVD releases.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Making of 'Amadeus' (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K. 492, Act IV, Ah Tutti Contenti
      (1786) (uncredited)

      Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte

      Performed by The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (as Academy of St Martin In The Fields)

      Conducted by Neville Marriner

      Excerpts Sung by Samuel Ramey (Figaro), Felicity Lott (Countess), Richard Stilwell (Count Almaviva), Isobel Buchanan (as Isabel Buchanan) (Susanna), Anne Howells (Cherubino), Deborah Rees (Barbarina), Alexander Oliver (Basilio), Robin Leggate (Don Curzio), John Tomlinson (Dr. Bartolo), and Willard White (Antonio)

    User reviews705

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    Top review
    10/10
    Absolutely brilliant!- funny, charming and touching, a masterpiece!
    I adore classical music, and Mozart is one of my favourite composers. When I came across Amadeus in my local charity shop, I knew I had to buy it. I watched it, and I loved it from start to finish. It is true it is not necessarily a true depiction of Mozart's life, but I was so blown away by the quality of the acting, sets, costumes and music that I forgot about that. The film is just gorgeous to look at, Vienna in the film (Prague in real life) looks beautiful, but the sets and costumes are colourful and lavish. The music is utterly majestic, from the Marriage of Figaro, Queen of the Night(brilliantly sung in what is one of the most difficult colouratura arias ever), Requiem in D minor to Don Giovanni, it was a feast to the ears. The script I thought was of exceptional quality particularly during the finale of Marriage of Figaro(one of the most beautiful tender moments in any opera is where the countess forgives her husband), and the direction was very fine. As many reviewers have pointed out, this is more about the mediocrity and envy of Salieri than it is of the eccentric genius of Mozart, thus the story was compelling and intriguing. The acting is wonderful; Tom Hulce is excellent as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, yeah his laugh is a tad grating, but I loved the manic and eccentric interpretation Hulce gave. Elizabeth Berridge is suitably petite and alluring as wife Constanze while Jeffrey Jones is delightful as Emperor Joseph II. For me though, F Murray Abraham gave the film's best performance, for he was absolutely outstanding as Salieri. Overall, brilliant film, gorgeous to watch, amazing music and essentially a must see! 10/10 Bethany Cox
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    FAQ9

    • Is "Amadeus" based on a book?
    • Why is this film titled with Mozart's supposed middle name?
    • Was Salieri a real person or just made up for the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 1984 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Latin
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Amadeus: The Director's Cut
    • Filming locations
      • Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • AMLF
      • The Saul Zaentz Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,973,029
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $505,276
      • Sep 23, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,066,791
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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