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Amadeus (1984)

“The Man... The Music... The Madness... The Murder... The Motion Picture.”

8.0/10 · 4,937 votes 2h 40m pg DramaHistoryMusic

#3 of 49 films from 1984 #202 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Miloš Forman · Written by Peter Shaffer

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Overview

Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Cast

F. Murray Abrahamas Antonio Salieri
Tom Hulceas Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Elizabeth Berridgeas Constanze Mozart
Roy Dotriceas Leopold Mozart
Simon Callowas Emanuel Schikaneder
Christine Ebersoleas Katerina Cavalieri
Jeffrey Jonesas Emperor Joseph II
Charles Kayas Count Orsini-Rosenberg
Kenneth McMillanas Michael Schlumberg
Kenny Bakeras Parody Commendatore
Lisbeth Bartlettas Papagena
Barbara Bryneas Frau Weber
Martin Cavanias Young Salieri
Roderick Cookas Count Von Strack

Facts

Release dateSeptember 19, 1984
Runtime160 min (2h 40m) — longer as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, History, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$90,007,557 (5.0× budget)
IMDbtt0086879

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Questions

How long is Amadeus?
Amadeus runs 160 minutes (2h 40m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is Amadeus worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 4,937 votes, which places it #3 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 96%) and #202 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Amadeus?
Amadeus was directed by Miloš Forman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Hair (1979), Man on the Moon (1999).
Who stars in Amadeus?
F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri; Tom Hulce as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Elizabeth Berridge as Constanze Mozart; Roy Dotrice as Leopold Mozart; Simon Callow as Emanuel Schikaneder; Christine Ebersole as Katerina Cavalieri.
What is Amadeus rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Amadeus?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47858.

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