Ewiger Walzer (1954)
Director Paul Verhoeven manages to cut through the sentimental strudel in this biopic of "waltz king" Johann Strauss. Future filmmaker Bernhard Wicki plays Strauss, conveying the charisma and genius of the man without digging too deeply into what made the composer tick. The highlights of Strauss' life are handled sketchily, albeit played out before some of the most gorgeous Viennese locations ever committed to film. The picture's strong suit is its musical score, drawn in toto from Strauss' works. Filmed in 1954, Eternal Waltz was released to the U.S. via television five years later. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Paul Verhoeven
Synopsis of Ewiger Walzer
Director Paul Verhoeven manages to cut through the sentimental strudel in this biopic of "waltz king" Johann Strauss. Future filmmaker Bernhard Wicki plays Strauss, conveying the charisma and genius of the man without digging too deeply into what made the composer tick. The highlights of Strauss' life are handled sketchily, albeit played out before some of the most gorgeous Viennese locations ever committed to film. The picture's strong suit is its musical score, drawn in toto from Strauss' works. Filmed in 1954, Eternal Waltz was released to the U.S. via television five years later. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Ewiger Walzer
- Ulrich Bettac - Director Steiner
- Annemarie Düringer
- Gert Fröbe - Gawrinoff
- Friedl Loor - Maria Geistinger
- Arnulf Schroeder - Jacques Offenbach
- Eduard Strauss, Jr. - Eduard Strauss
- William Trenk - Leibrock
- Eric Frey - Emperor Franz Josef
- Claus Biederstadt - Gregor
- Maria Eis - Princess Mettemich
- Hilde Krahl - Henriette Treffz
- Hans Putz - Alexander Girardi
- Leonard Steckel - Baron Carlo Todesco
- Hermann Thimig - Haslinger
- Bernhard Wicki - Johann Strauss
- Harry Hardt - Prof. Billroth
- Director(s):
- Paul Verhoeven
- Writer(s):
- Friedrich Schreyvogel, Alexander Rix
- Producer(s):
- Paul Verhoeven
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