Sissi: The Young Empress
Sissi - Die junge Kaiserin
Synopsis
Sissi is now the empress of Austria and attempts to learn etiquette. While she is busy being empress she also has to deal with her difficult new mother-in-law, while the arch-duchess Sophie is trying to tell the emperor how to rule and also Sissi how to be a mother.
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Romy Schneider
Empress Elisabeth
Karlheinz Böhm
Emperor Franz Joseph
Magda Schneider
Duchess Ludovika
Vilma Degischer
Archduchess Sophie
Gustav Knuth
Duke Max
Walther Reyer
Count Andrassy
Josef Meinrad
Major Böckl
Senta Wengraf
Countess Bellegarde
Uta Franz
Princess Helene
Franz Böheim
Johann Petzmacher
Erich Nikowitz
Archduke Franz Karl
Hans Ziegler
Dr. Seeburger
Helene Lauterböck
Countess Esterhazy
Hilde Wagener
Baronne Wulfen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 7, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Marischka
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernst Marischka
- Original Score
- Anton Profes
- Original Title
- Sissi - Die junge Kaiserin
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Erma-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Marischka
Ernst Marischka
Anton Profes
Bruno Mondi
Alfred Srp
Karl Ehrlich, Ernst Marischka
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Marischka
Director
Ernst Marischka
Screenplay
Karl Ehrlich
Producer
Ernst Marischka
Producer
Anton Profes
Original Music Composer
Bruno Mondi
Director of Photography
Alfred Srp
Editor
Fritz Jüptner-Jonstorff
Production Design
Leo Bei
Costume Design
Gerdago
Costume Design
Franz Szivats
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sissi: The Young Empress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sissi: The Young Empress about?
Sissi is now the empress of Austria and attempts to learn etiquette. While she is busy being empress she also has to deal with her difficult new mother-in-law, while the arch-duchess Sophie is trying to tell the emperor how to rule and also Sissi how to be a mother.
Who directed Sissi: The Young Empress?
Sissi: The Young Empress was directed by Ernst Marischka.
Who stars in Sissi: The Young Empress?
The principal cast of Sissi: The Young Empress includes Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Vilma Degischer, Gustav Knuth.
When was Sissi: The Young Empress released and how long is it?
Sissi: The Young Empress was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Sissi: The Young Empress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sissi: The Young Empress was composed by Anton Profes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sissi: The Young Empress?
Sissi: The Young Empress holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.