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Mayerling (1968)
Director: Terence Young
Cast: Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve, James Mason, Ava Gardner
Runtime140 min
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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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Mayerling (1968) is a critically acclaimed historical drama directed by Terence Young. The film explores the tragic love affair between Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and Baroness Maria Vetsera, culminating in their deaths at the imperial hunting lodge of Mayerling. While the film has received praise for its lavish production values and compelling performances, the exact details surrounding Rudolf and Maria's fate remain cloaked in mystery.
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Mayerling (1968) directed by Terence Young is a captivating historical drama blending romance, palace intrigue, and the clashing of social reform. With powerhouse performances from Omar Sharif and Catherine Deneuve, the film offers a visually sumptuous and emotionally complex look at the doomed love affair between a troubled Austrian crown prince and his mistress, set against the backdrop of a changing society.
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Mayerling is a 1968 romantic tragedy film starring Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve, James Mason, Ava Gardner, Geneviève Page, James Robertson Justice and Andréa Parisy. It was written and directed by Terence Young. The film was made by Les Films Corona and Winchester and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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