Amadeus
"The Man... The Music... The Madness... The Murder... The Motion Picture."
Originally released in 1984. Amadeus is a history/music film. directed by Miloš Forman. With a runtime of 2h 40m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, and Elizabeth Berridge
Synopsis
Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
2h 40m
160 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (4,593 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$90M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
F. Murray Abraham
as Antonio Salieri
Tom Hulce
as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Elizabeth Berridge
as Constanze Mozart
Simon Callow
as Emanuel Schikaneder
Roy Dotrice
as Leopold Mozart
Christine Ebersole
as Katerina Cavalieri
Jeffrey Jones
as Emperor Joseph II
Charles Kay
as Count Orsini-Rosenberg
Kenny Baker
as Parody Commendatore
Lisbeth Bartlett
as Papagena
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $90,007,557
Production Companies
- The Saul Zaentz Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amadeus about?
Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Who directed Amadeus?
Amadeus was directed by Miloš Forman.
How long is Amadeus?
Amadeus has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes total).
When was Amadeus released?
Amadeus was released on September 19, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amadeus?
The main cast of Amadeus includes F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy Dotrice.
Is Amadeus worth watching?
Amadeus has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 4,593 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.