Mayerling
"No one woman could satisfy him...until he fell in love."
Originally released in 1968. Mayerling is a drama/romance film. directed by Terence Young. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve, and James Mason
Synopsis
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that doesn't realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales, later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera. Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (45 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Omar Sharif
as Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
Catherine Deneuve
as Baroness Mary Vetsera
James Mason
as Franz Joseph I of Austria
Ava Gardner
as Empress Elisabeth of Austria
James Robertson Justice
as Prince of Wales
Geneviève Page
as Countess Marie Larisch von Moennich
Andréa Parisy
as Princess Stéphanie
Ivan Desny
as Count Josef Hoyos
Fabienne Dali
as Mizzi Kaspar
Véronique Vendell
as Lisi Stockau
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Winchester Productions
- Les Films Corona
- Alexandra Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayerling about?
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong ...
Who directed Mayerling?
Mayerling was directed by Terence Young.
How long is Mayerling?
Mayerling has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Mayerling released?
Mayerling was released on October 31, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mayerling?
The main cast of Mayerling includes Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve, James Mason, Ava Gardner, James Robertson Justice.