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Mayerling
“The real life story of a man who sacrificed his all at the altar of love!”
6.5 / 10• 1936• 1h 36m•NR• French
HistoryDramaRomance
Storyline
Rudolf, the only heir to Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, is trapped in a loveless marriage to a Belgian princess. As he seeks to flee his stifling environment, he meets the beautiful Maria, and the two enter into a scandalous affair. Despite the interference of the Emperor, the couple refuse to give each other up.
Cast & Crew
Charles Boyer
L'archiduc Rodolphe
Lead
Danielle Darrieux
Marie Vetsera
Jean Dax
L'empereur François-Joseph
Yolande Laffon
L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
Suzy Prim
La Comtesse Larisch
GM
Gina Manès
Marinka
Marthe Régnier
La Baronne Vetsera
Odette Talazac
Marie's Nanny
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Anatole Litvak's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Mayerling is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
