The Waltz King (1964)
A look at the life of Johann Strauss, Jr., beginning when, as a boy, he earns his famous father’s displeasure when he tries his hand at composing. But he eventually proves to his father and the world that he is a fine musician.
Director: Steve Previn
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Kerwin Mathews as Johann Strauss (Sohn) |
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Brian Aherne as Johann Strauss (Vater) |
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Senta Berger as Henriette Treffz |
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Peter Kraus as Josef Strauss |
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Fritz Eckhardt as Haslinger |
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Kai Fischer as Gräfin Polensky |
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Vilma Degischer as Mama Strauss |
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Karl Lieffen as Stieglitz |
| Directing | Steve Previn | Director |
| Writing | Fritz Eckhardt | Story |
| Writing | Maurice Tombragel | Writer |