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Kronprinz Rudolf

  • TV Movie
  • 20062006
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 45m
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6.3/10
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Omar Sharif, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Christian Clavier, Sandra Ceccarelli, Julia Cencig, Birgit Minichmayr, Vittoria Puccini, and Max von Thun in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
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A retelling of the tragic love affair between Austrian Archduke Rudolf and Baroness Mary Vetsera.A retelling of the tragic love affair between Austrian Archduke Rudolf and Baroness Mary Vetsera.A retelling of the tragic love affair between Austrian Archduke Rudolf and Baroness Mary Vetsera.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
427
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  • Director
    • Robert Dornhelm
  • Writers
    • Didier Decoin
    • Klaus Lintschinger
  • Stars
    • Max von Thun
    • Vittoria Puccini
    • Caroline Athanasiadis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Dornhelm
  • Writers
    • Didier Decoin
    • Klaus Lintschinger
  • Stars
    • Max von Thun
    • Vittoria Puccini
    • Caroline Athanasiadis
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    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Klaus Maria Brandauer, Sandra Ceccarelli, Max von Thun, Daniela Golpashin, Lothar Michael Proksch, and Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Saskia Fanta and Daniela Golpashin in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Max von Thun and Daniela Golpashin in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Sandra Ceccarelli and Max von Thun in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Vittoria Puccini and Max von Thun in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Vittoria Puccini in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Max von Thun and Daniela Golpashin in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Klaus Maria Brandauer and Sandra Ceccarelli in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Omar Sharif and Max von Thun in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Omar Sharif and Max von Thun in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Vittoria Puccini and Max von Thun in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)
    Vittoria Puccini and Max von Thun in Kronprinz Rudolf (2006)

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    Max von Thun
    Max von Thun
    • Rudolfas Rudolf
    Vittoria Puccini
    Vittoria Puccini
    • Mary Vetseraas Mary Vetsera
    Caroline Athanasiadis
    • Female Opera Singeras Female Opera Singer
    Gabriel Barylli
    • Miguel de Braganzaas Miguel de Braganza
    Klaus Maria Brandauer
    Klaus Maria Brandauer
    • Emperor Franz-Josephas Emperor Franz-Joseph
    Renate Brandtner
    • Giselaas Gisela
    Andrew Burey
    • Albrechtas Albrecht
    Wolfgang Böck
    Wolfgang Böck
    • Bratfischas Bratfisch
    Sandra Ceccarelli
    Sandra Ceccarelli
    • Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi'as Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi'
    Julia Cencig
    • Marie Larischas Marie Larisch
    Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier
    • Prime Minister Taaffeas Prime Minister Taaffe
    Hilde Dalik
    • Anna (at Madame Wolf's)as Anna (at Madame Wolf's)
    Stefanie Dvorak
    • Ida Ferenczyas Ida Ferenczy
    Saskia Fanta
    • Maid Ernaas Maid Erna
    Manfred Feller
    • Petitioneras Petitioner
    Albert Fortell
    Albert Fortell
    • Dr. Widerhoferas Dr. Widerhofer
    Rainer Frieb
    Rainer Frieb
    • Sarah's fatheras Sarah's father
    Michael Friedl
    • Jewish Boy #2as Jewish Boy #2
    • Director
      • Robert Dornhelm
    • Writers
      • Didier Decoin
      • Klaus Lintschinger
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    Storyline

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    The film recounts the last years of the life of the Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf of Hapsburg until his tragic death in Mayerling. They are highlighted the difficult relationship with his father, the Emperor Franz Joseph, and the affectionate bond with his mother, the Empress Sissi; the failed marriage to Stephanie of Belgium; and his romantic relationships with the prostitute Mizzi Kaspar and the young Baroness Mary Vetsera, together with whom he will die in Mayerling. The film endorses the reconstruction according to which the Archduke apparently committed suicide, overwhelmed not only by a role that weighed and imprisoned, but also from the disappointment due to the low esteem that his father would usually express.
    • female nudity
    • topless female nudity
    • sex scene
    • mesalliance
    • heterosexuality
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    • Taglines
      • Rudolf - The true story of a royal rebel and his tragic love.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Omar Sharif made a cameo appearance in this movie. Sharif had portrayed Rudolf in Mayerling (1968).
    • Goofs
      When Rudolf is having sex with Maria (Mary), a large tattoo on Max's upper left arm is visible through the poor makeup job.
    • Alternate versions
      In Germany, broadcasting network ARD cut 85 minutes, leaving out the plot's political aspects to concentrate on the love story. Being a two-part movie in the original Austrian version, it was shown in one part.

    User reviews5

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    4/10
    Good story but smutty
    I just happened upon this two part movie while scrolling for period dramas. The casting is excellent, as other reviewers have noted, and the cinematography, costumes, etc., are top notch. What I find disturbing are the many sex scenes that seem to be creeping in to every movie made nowadays. I will not watch the smut so I found myself fast forwarding through much of it. This Prince apparently spent half his time in bordellos of one sort or another. There are ways to indicate what's going on without zooming into the action and forcing it on the audience after all-remember Rhett Butler carrying Scarlet up the stairs? For those of us who want to see clean historical dramas I guess we are just stuck with Jane Austen.
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    • mgfineart
    • Jan 14, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2006 (Austria)
    • Countries of origin
      • Austria
      • France
      • Germany
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Crown Prince
    • Filming locations
      • Opera, Vienna, Austria
    • Production companies
      • EOS Entertainment
      • MR Filmproduktion
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €11,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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