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8.4
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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 10

As required, F. Murray Abraham gives the performance of a lifetime: brooding, soul-deep, an Iago of seething passion, who always keeps the audience close, intimate to his plans.

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Michael Thomsen
rated 9

Som bekendt er filmen overvejende fiktion, men stadig en fantastisk fabel om geni vs. middelmådighed.

3 years ago
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pw
rated 10

Ett mästerverk faktiskt.

1 year ago
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Cast & Crew

Miloš Forman
Director
F. Murray Abraham
As Antonio Salieri
Simon Callow
As Emanuel Schikaneder
Karel Engel
As Mental Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Vincent Schiavelli
As Salieri's Valet
Jiří Lír
As Salzburg Man
Jan Pohan
As Emperor's Aide
Cynthia Nixon
As Lorl

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Amadeus is a movie that tells the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a young and talented musician who rises to fame in 18th-century Vienna. The movie begins with Antonio Salieri, a well-established composer who becomes jealous of Mozart's talent and plots to destroy his career. As the story unfolds, Mozart's life is portrayed through his struggles with alcoholism, his failing health, and his relationships with his family and friends. Despite the challenges he faces, Mozart continues to produce brilliant music, including the famous opera "The Magic Flute." However, Salieri's schemes eventually lead to Mozart's downfall, and the movie ends with Mozart's death at a young age. Throughout the film, the rivalry between Salieri and Mozart is a central theme, showcasing the envy and competition that can arise between two talented individuals in the same field.

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Amadeus was released in theaters on March 19, 2002.