The Strauss Dynasty

Jan 1, 1991

10h 6m

★ 8.2

Overview

A dramatisation of two generations of the Strauss family of Vienna, whose dance music and operettas dominated much of Europe and beyond for most of the 19th century.

Genres

History

Drama

Production Companies

ORF

MR Filmproduktion

ECA Partiners

The Strauss Dynasty Trailers

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Cast

Johann Strauss (Vater)

Anthony Higgins

Johann Strauss (Sohn)

Stephen McGann

Drechsler

John Gielgud

Metternich

Edward Fox

Olga

Alice Krige

Gribov

John Rhys-Davies

Emmi

Julia Stemberger

Olgas Mutter

Krista Stadler

tanzende Frau

Vilma Degischer

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