The Great Waltz(1938)
Your beating heart, your pounding pulse will tell you it's the most exciting musical love story ever told!
The Great Waltz Synopsis
Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.
The Great Waltz (1938) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Julien Duvivier, released on November 4, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravey, Miliza Korjus and Hugh Herbert. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Julien Duvivier
- Writers:
- Walter Reisch, Samuel Hoffenstein, Gottfried Reinhardt
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Great Waltz (1938) Trailer
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The Great Waltz Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luise Rainer
as Poldi Vogelhuber
Fernand Gravey
as Johann 'Schani' Strauss II
Miliza Korjus
as Carla Donner
Hugh Herbert
as Julius Hofbauer, Music Publisher
Lionel Atwill
as Count Anton 'Tony' Hohenfried
Curt Bois
as Kienzl
Leonid Kinskey
as Dudelman
Al Shean
as Cellist
Minna Gombell
as Mrs. Hofbauer
George Houston
as Schiller
Bert Roach
as Vogelhuber
Greta Meyer
as Mrs. Vogelhuber
Key crew
Directed by Julien Duvivier, written by Walter Reisch, Samuel Hoffenstein and Gottfried Reinhardt.
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The Great Waltz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Great Waltz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Waltz online?
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The Great Waltz (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Great Waltz?
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The main cast of The Great Waltz (1938) includes Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravey, Miliza Korjus, Hugh Herbert and Lionel Atwill. The film was directed by Julien Duvivier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Waltz released?
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The Great Waltz was released on November 4, 1938 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Great Waltz worth watching?
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The Great Waltz (1938) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Great Waltz?
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Yes. The official The Great Waltz trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.