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Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

December 18, 1957
1h 49m
Romance
Drama
History
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.

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Director
Ernst Marischka
Cast
Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Gustav Knuth, Uta Franz, Walther Reyer, Vilma Degischer, Josef Meinrad, Senta Wengraf, Chariklia Baxevanos
Release Date
December 18, 1957
Production
Erma-Film

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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