Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin
Synopsis
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.
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Sissi (1955) | Trailer | Romy Schneider | Karlheinz Böhm | Magda SchneiderOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-18
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Romy Schneider
Empress Elisabeth
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
Senta Wengraf
Countess Bellegarde
Chariklia Baxevanos
Helena auf Korfu
Susanne von Almassy
Princess Beatrice
Klaus Knuth
Prince Ludwig
Erich Nikowitz
Archduke Franz Karl
Hans Ziegler
Dr. Seeburger
Sonia Sorel
Henriette Mendel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 16, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Marischka
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernst Marischka
- Original Score
- Anton Profes
- Original Title
- Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Erma-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Marischka
Ernst Marischka
Anton Profes
Bruno Mondi
Alfred Srp
Ernst Marischka, Karl Ehrlich
Department Leadership Roster
Ernst Marischka
Director
Ernst Marischka
Screenplay
Ernst Marischka
Producer
Karl Ehrlich
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
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 Fateful Years of an Empress
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What is Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress about?
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.
Who directed Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress?
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress was directed by Ernst Marischka.
Who stars in Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress?
The principal cast of Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress includes Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Gustav Knuth, Uta Franz.
When was Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress released and how long is it?
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress was composed by Anton Profes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress?
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.