A dramatisation of two generations of the Strauss family of Vienna, whose dance music and operettas dominated much of Europe and beyond for most of the 19th century.
Anthony Higgins
as Johann Strauss (Vater)
Stephen McGann
as Johann Strauss (Sohn)
John Gielgud
as Drechsler
Edward Fox
as Metternich
Alice Krige
as Olga
John Rhys-Davies
as Gribov
Julia Stemberger
as Emmi
Krista Stadler
as Olgas Mutter
Vilma Degischer
as tanzende Frau
