The Great Waltz
“Your beating heart, your pounding pulse will tell you it's the most exciting musical love story ever told!”
Synopsis
Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.
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The Great Waltz - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-27
Top Cast
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Luise Rainer
Poldi Vogelhuber
Fernand Gravey
Johann 'Schani' Strauss II
Miliza Korjus
Carla Donner
Hugh Herbert
Julius Hofbauer, Music Publisher
Lionel Atwill
Count Anton 'Tony' Hohenfried
Curt Bois
Kienzl
Leonid Kinskey
Dudelman
Al Shean
Cellist
Minna Gombell
Mrs. Hofbauer
George Houston
Schiller
Bert Roach
Vogelhuber
Greta Meyer
Mrs. Vogelhuber
Herman Bing
Dommayer
Alma Kruger
Mrs. Strauss
Henry Hull
Franz Josef
Sig Ruman
Wertheimer
Christian Rub
Coachman
Bess Flowers
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Hoffenstein, Walter Reisch
- Original Score
- Johann Strauss II
- Original Title
- The Great Waltz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
Samuel Hoffenstein, Walter Reisch, Gottfried Reinhardt, Vicki Baum
Johann Strauss II
Joseph Ruttenberg
Tom Held
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Hoffenstein
Screenplay
Julien Duvivier
Director
Walter Reisch
Screenplay
Tom Held
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Waltz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Waltz about?
Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.
Who directed The Great Waltz?
The Great Waltz was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in The Great Waltz?
The principal cast of The Great Waltz includes Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravey, Miliza Korjus, Hugh Herbert, Lionel Atwill.
When was The Great Waltz released and how long is it?
The Great Waltz was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Waltz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Waltz was composed by Johann Strauss II.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Waltz?
The Great Waltz holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).