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DVD

Amadeus

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Languages

English or French dialogue; optional English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy Dotrice, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kay.

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2009]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (160 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; brief nudity.

Summary

It's 1781 and Antonio Salieri is the competent court composer to Emperor Joseph II. When Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives at court, Salieri is horrified to discover that the godlike musical gifts he desires for himself have been bestowed on a bawdy, impish jokester. Mad with envy, he plots to destroy Mozart by any means. Perhaps even murder.

Notes

Title from container.

Original stage play by Peter Shaffer.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1984.

Special features: alternate music-only track ; production notes ; theatrical trailer.

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