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Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
7.1 / 10• 1957• 1h 49m•NR• German
RomanceDramaHistory
Storyline
After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.
Cast & Crew
Romy Schneider
Empress Elisabeth
Lead
Karlheinz Böhm
Emperor Franz Joseph
Magda Schneider
Duchess Ludovika
Gustav Knuth
Duke Max
Uta Franz
Princess Helene
Walther Reyer
Count Andrassy
Vilma Degischer
Archduchess Sophie
Josef Meinrad
Major Böckl
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ernst Marischka's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
