Mayerling
“The real life story of a man who sacrificed his all at the altar of love!”
6.4(18 votes)
January 31, 1936
1h 36m
Overview
Rudolf, the only heir to Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, is trapped in a loveless marriage to a Belgian princess. As he seeks to flee his stifling environment, he meets the beautiful Maria, and the two enter into a scandalous affair. Despite the interference of the Emperor, the couple refuse to give each other up.
Director
Anatole LitvakWriters
Claude Anet, Joseph Kessel, Irma von Cube
