Mayerling
“No one woman could satisfy him...until he fell in love.”
Synopsis
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that doesn't realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales, later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera. Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery.
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Omar Sharif
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
Catherine Deneuve
Baroness Mary Vetsera
James Mason
Franz Joseph I of Austria
Ava Gardner
Empress Elisabeth of Austria
James Robertson Justice
Prince of Wales
Geneviève Page
Countess Marie Larisch von Moennich
Andréa Parisy
Princess Stéphanie
Ivan Desny
Count Josef Hoyos
Fabienne Dali
Mizzi Kaspar
Véronique Vendell
Lisi Stockau
Howard Vernon
Prince of Montenuovo
Irene von Meyendorff
Countess Stockau
Mony Dalmès
Baroness Helen Vetsera
Maurice Teynac
Moritz Szeps
Charles Millot
Count Taafe
Jacques Berthier
Archduke Jean Salvator
Roger Pigaut
Count Karolyi
Lyne Chardonnet
Hannah Vetsera
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Young
- Original Score
- Francis Lai, Aram Khachaturyan
- Original Title
- Mayerling
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Winchester Productions, Les Films Corona
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Terence Young, Claude Anet, Michael Arnold, Denis Cannan, Juliet Nissen
Francis Lai, Aram Khachaturyan
Henri Alekan, Godfrey A. Godar
Monique Bonnot
Eugène Tucherer, Robert Dorfmann
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Young
Director
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Terence Young
Screenplay
Eugène Tucherer
Producer
Georges Wakhévitch
Production Design
Robert Dorfmann
Producer
Monique Bonnot
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayerling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mayerling about?
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that doesn't realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales, later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera. Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery.
Who directed Mayerling?
Mayerling was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in Mayerling?
The principal cast of Mayerling includes Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve, James Mason, Ava Gardner, James Robertson Justice.
When was Mayerling released and how long is it?
Mayerling was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Mayerling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mayerling was composed by Francis Lai, Aram Khachaturyan.
Is Mayerling based on a book or true story?
Mayerling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Anet", Novel: "Michael Arnold".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mayerling?
Mayerling holds official age classifications: FR: TP.