161 mins - United States / France 1984 Director: Milos Forman Starring: Tom Hulce, F. Murray Abraham and Elizabeth Berridge 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. “One of the greatest film portraits of an artist for capturing the essence of their work.” Slant Magazine
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