Synopsis
Edward Watson takes the role of Crown Prince Rudolf in Kenneth MacMillan's compelling ballet which lives out the final eight years of Rudolf's life with its relentless downward spiral of political intrigue, drugs and murder. It culminates with the suicide pact at the hunting lodge - known as Mayerling - between Rudolf and his 17-year-old mistress, Mary Vetsera (Mara Galeazzi). Filmed in high definition and recorded in true surround sound.
Ratings
IMDb8.6/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Gillian FreemanWriter
- Ross MacGibbonDirector
Cast
- Edward WatsonPrince Rudolf
- Mara GaleazziBareness Mary Vestera
- Iohna LootsPrincess Stephanie
- William TuckettEmperor Franz Josef
- Cindy JourdainEmpress Elisabeth
- Sarah LambCountess Marie Larisch
- Elizabeth McGorianBaroness Helene Vestera
- Steven McRaeBratfisch
- Ursula HageliArchduchess Sophie
- Laura MoreraMitzi Caspar
- Gary AvisColonel 'Bay' Middleton
- Sergei PoluninHungarian Officer #1