Film

Amadeus 1984

Directed by Miloš Forman

  • Drama, History, Music
  • 160 min
  • PG

The Man... The Music... The Madness... The Murder... The Motion Picture.

Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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