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Directed by Miloš Forman, Amadeus leans on a strong ensemble — F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
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On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
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