Theatrical poster for Amadeus

Runtime

3h 0m

Release Date

September 19 1984

Director

Miloš Forman

Cast

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

Synopsis

Paul Zaentz, co-founder of the Saul Zaentz Company, joins us for a Q&A following the screening on Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 PM. Moderated by noted entertainment journalist Jordan Hoffman (freelance critic and member of the New York Film Critics Circle).

Directed by Miloš Forman. Produced by Saul Zaentz. Screenplay and original stage play by Peter Shaffer.

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.

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Paul Zaentz, co-founder of the Saul Zaentz Company, joins us for a Q&A following the screening on Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 PM. Moderated by noted entertainment journalist Jordan Hoffman.