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The Strauss Family (1972)
A seven-part mini-series produced in England about Vienna's Strauss family in the 19th-century. Members of the London Symphony Orchestra provided the music.
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Release Date:
Tue, Nov 07, 1972
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 60
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 60
Season 1:
Johann I forsakes his wife Anna, who in turn occupies herself with young Johann's career.
Rivalry between father and son sparks, as young Johann challenges his father's reputation as "Waltz King" of Vienna.
Austria's 1848 revolution causes split loyalties: elder Johann sides with the Hapsburgs, but his sons support the rebel forces.
Johann's wife dies, his mistress leaves him and his new bride proves less than enamored.
Romance with a younger woman spells possible scandal for Johann in the last show of the series.
