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Amadeus (1984) 8.3
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8.3/10 from 245,662 users
Metascore: 93/100
Reviews: 532 user | 130 critic | 12 from Metacritic.com The incredible story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told by his peer and secret rival Antonio Salieri - now confined to an insane asylum. Director:Milos Forman |
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Cast
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| Tom Hulce | ... | ||
| Elizabeth Berridge | ... | ||
| Roy Dotrice | ... | ||
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| Christine Ebersole | ... | ||
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Charles Kay | ... | |
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Lisbeth Bartlett | ... |
Papagena
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Barbara Bryne | ... | |
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Martin Cavina | ... |
Young Salieri
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Roderick Cook | ... | |
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Milan Demjanenko | ... | |
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Storyline
Antonio Salieri believes that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music is divine and miraculous. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. He began his career as a devout man who believes his success and talent as a composer are God's rewards for his piety. He's also content as the respected, financially well-off, court composer of Austrian Emperor Joseph II. But he's shocked to learn that Mozart is such a vulgar creature, and can't understand why God favored Mozart to be his instrument. Salieri's envy has made him an enemy of God whose greatness was evident in Mozart. He is ready to take revenge against God and Mozart for his own musical mediocrity. Written by Khaled Salem
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composer | classical composer | opera | first person narration | 1800s |Taglines:
The man... The music... The madness... The murder... The motion picture... See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
5 April 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Amadeus: The Director's Cut See more »Box Office
Budget:
$18,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$86,764 (USA) (5 April 2002)Gross:
$51,600,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Antonio Salieri: Mozart! Mozart, forgive your assassin! I confess, I killed you...
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(uncredited)
Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Trivia
When Mozart upstages Salieri by modifying the march that Salieri wrote for the emperor, the modified piece is actually Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's own "Non piu andrai, farfallone amoroso" from "The Marriage of Figaro". See more »Goofs
This film is not a biopic. It is a work of historical fiction. Many of the events shown did not occur exactly as portrayed in the film, or happened at different times. Some did not take place at all and are included purely for dramatic purposes. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Antonio 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 »Soundtracks
Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K.492 /Act I: Duettino: Cinque...Dieci...Venti(uncredited)
Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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"Amadeus" is a great film that is deep, thought-provoking, and overall exceptional. The film deals with the last few months of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's (Oscar-nominee Tom Hulce) life, told in flashbacks by an old, washed-up musician named Antonio Salieri (Oscar-winner F. Murray Abraham). Salieri tells of the genius, the ingenuity, and the insanity of the young musician who died mysteriously at the age of 35. Salieri's jealousy may have led him to kill the young composer, but that is something that will never be known. "Amadeus" is an interesting commentary that tries to fill holes in history and succeeds amazingly. By mixing fact and probable fiction, the film-makers succeeded in creating a truly remarkable motion picture that is easily one of the best of the 1980s. 5 stars out of 5.