Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

1957 · 1h49 · Film

Directed by Ernst Marischka

Starring Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Gustav Knuth, Uta Franz, Walther Reyer, Vilma Degischer, Josef Meinrad, Senta Wengraf, Chariklia Baxevanos

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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.

Original title
Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin
Original language
German
Screenplay
Ernst Marischka
Music
Anton Profes
Cinematography
Bruno Mondi
Cast
Gustav Knuth, Uta Franz, Walther Reyer, Vilma Degischer, Josef Meinrad, Senta Wengraf, Chariklia Baxevanos, Susanne von Almassy, Klaus Knuth

Updated July 22, 2026

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