Amadeus
– The incredible story of genius musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told in flashback by his peer and s..
The incredible story of genius musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told in flashback by his peer and secret rival Antonio Salieri – now confined to an insane asylum.
19 Sep 1984
English, Italian, Latin, German
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Milos Forman
Peter Shaffer (original stage play), Peter Shaffer (original screenplay)
F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice
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.
Won 8 Oscars. Another 33 wins & 14 nominations.
Warner Bros. Pictures