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.
Movie tag line: "The real life story of a man who sacrificed his all at the altar of love!"
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Character: L'archiduc Rodolphe
Character: Marie Vetsera
Character: L'empereur François-Joseph
Character: L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
Character: La Comtesse Larisch
Character: Marinka
Character: La Baronne Vetsera
Character: Marie's Nanny
Character: Anna Vetsera
Character: Marie's Cousin
Character: Girl
Character: Empress Élisabeth
Character: Emperor François-Joseph
Character: Count Taafe
Character: Loscheck
Character: Szeps
Character: Chief of Police
Character: First Policeman
Character: Second Policeman
Character: Georges Vetsera
Character: Count Hoyos
Character: L'aide de Camp
Character: Philippe de Cobourg