Amadeus (film) facts for kids
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Theatrical release poster by Peter Sís
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| Directed by | Milos Forman |
| Produced by | Saul Zaentz |
| Written by | Peter Shaffer Zdeněk Mahler (Assistant) |
| Starring | F. Murray Abraham Tom Hulce Elizabeth Berridge |
| Music by | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
| Cinematography | Miroslav Ondříček |
| Editing by | Michael Chandler |
| Distributed by | Orion Pictures |
| Release date(s) | September 19, 1984 |
| Running time | Theatrical release 161 minutes Director's cut 180 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $18 million |
| Money made | $51,973,029 |
Amadeus is a famous American movie released in 1984. It's a period drama and a biographical film. This means it tells a story set in the past, based on real people's lives. The movie was directed by Miloš Forman and written by Peter Shaffer.
The story takes place in Vienna, Austria, in the late 1700s. It's a fictional tale about the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The writer called it a "fantasia on the theme of Mozart and Salieri." This means it's a creative story inspired by real people, but not everything in it is exactly true.
The movie shows a made-up rivalry between Mozart and another Italian composer named Antonio Salieri. Salieri was also a real person. You'll hear lots of Mozart's amazing music throughout the film. F. Murray Abraham plays Salieri, and he won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role. Tom Hulce plays Mozart, and he was also nominated for the same award.
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Who's in the Movie?
The movie features a talented group of actors who bring the characters to life. Here are some of the main actors and who they play:
- F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri
- Tom Hulce as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Elizabeth Berridge as Constanze Mozart (Mozart's wife)
- Roy Dotrice as Leopold Mozart (Mozart's father)
- Simon Callow as Emanuel Schikaneder (a theater manager and writer)
- Jeffrey Jones as Emperor Joseph II (the ruler of Austria)
Awards and Recognition
Amadeus won many important awards, showing how much people loved and respected the film.
Academy Awards (Oscars)
The movie won 8 Oscars, which are some of the most famous film awards in the world.
- Best Picture: This is the top award for the best movie of the year.
- Best Actor in a Leading Role: Won by F. Murray Abraham for playing Salieri.
- Best Director: Won by Miloš Forman.
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Won by Peter Shaffer for writing the script based on his play.
- Best Art Direction: For the amazing sets and scenery.
- Best Costume Design: For the beautiful historical clothes.
- Best Makeup: For the special makeup effects.
- Best Sound Mixing: For the excellent sound quality in the movie.
Tom Hulce was also nominated for Best Actor for his role as Mozart.
Golden Globe Awards
Amadeus also won 4 Golden Globes, which are another set of major film awards.
- Best Motion Picture – Drama: Another top award for the best drama film.
- Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama: Won by F. Murray Abraham.
- Best Director: Won by Miloš Forman.
- Best Screenplay: Won by Peter Shaffer.
Tom Hulce was nominated for Best Actor as well.
Other Awards
The movie received many other awards and honors from different groups around the world, including:
- It was recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the "100 Years...100 Movies," ranking at #53.
- It won awards in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Japan, and Norway for its cinematography, editing, and being a top foreign film.
See also
In Spanish: Amadeus para niños
