Mayerling (1968)
Mayerling is a 1968 drama movie directed by Terence Young, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve and James Mason.
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that doesn't realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales, later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera. Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery.
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What is Mayerling about?
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that doesn't realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales, later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera. Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery.
When was Mayerling released?
Mayerling was released on 31 October 1968.
How long is Mayerling?
Mayerling runs 2h 20m.
Who made Mayerling?
Mayerling was directed by Terence Young.
Cast
- Omar Sharif as Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
- Catherine Deneuve as Baroness Mary Vetsera
- James Mason as Franz Joseph I of Austria
- Ava Gardner as Empress Elisabeth of Austria
- James Robertson Justice as Prince of Wales
- Geneviève Page as Countess Marie Larisch von Moennich
- Andréa Parisy as Princess Stéphanie
- Ivan Desny as Count Josef Hoyos
- Fabienne Dali as Mizzi Kaspar
- Véronique Vendell as Lisi Stockau
- Howard Vernon as Prince of Montenuovo
- Irene von Meyendorff as Countess Stockau