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Drama / Biography / Music
USA, 1984, 160 min (Director's cut: 180 min, Alternative: 173 min)

Directed by:

Miloš Forman

Screenplay:

Peter Shaffer (theater play) (more)

Cinematography:

Miroslav Ondříček

Composer:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (non-original) (more)

Cast:

F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice, Simon Callow, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kay, Kenneth McMillan, Kenny Baker (more)
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce) is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham). Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men. (Warner Bros. AU)

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Awards

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Academy Awards

  • 1985 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
  • 1985 - Miloš Forman (Best Achievement in Directing)
  • 1985 - F. Murray Abraham (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
  • 1985 - Peter Shaffer (Best Adapted Screenplay)
  • 1985 - Karel Černý, Patrizia von Brandenstein (Best Achievement in Production Design)
  • 1985 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
  • 1985 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
  • 1985 - Best Sound Mixing
  • 1985 - Tom Hulce (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
  • 1985 - Miroslav Ondříček (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
  • 1985 - Best Achievement in Film Editing