

1984 · 2h 40m · Movie
The man... The music... The madness... The murder... The motion picture.
Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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In theaters: September 19, 1984
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