Based on the Broadway play by Peter Shaffer. Widescreen presentation. Originally released as a motion picture in 1984. Includes interactive menus, production notes, scene access, theatrical trailer, and alternate music-only track. F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy Dotrice, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kay.
Summary:
When Mozart arrives at the court of Emperor Joseph II, court composer Antonio Salieri is horrified to discover that the godlike musical gifts he desires himself have been bestowed on a bawdy joker. Mad with envy, he plots to destroy Mozart by any means.
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