
The Strauss Dynasty
History · Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Anthony Higgins
Anthony Higgins
Johann Strauss (Vater)
Anthony Higgins
Johann Strauss (Vater)


Stephen McGann
Stephen McGann
Johann Strauss (Sohn)
Stephen McGann
Johann Strauss (Sohn)


John Gielgud
John Gielgud
Drechsler
John Gielgud
Drechsler


Edward Fox
Edward Fox
Metternich
Edward Fox
Metternich


Alice Krige
Alice Krige
Olga
Alice Krige
Olga


John Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies
Gribov
John Rhys-Davies
Gribov


Julia Stemberger
Julia Stemberger
Emmi
Julia Stemberger
Emmi


Krista Stadler
Krista Stadler
Olgas Mutter
Krista Stadler
Olgas Mutter


Vilma Degischer
Vilma Degischer
tanzende Frau
Vilma Degischer
tanzende Frau
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