The Waltz King

The Waltz King

Comedy, Music | Feb. 14, 1964

A look at the life of Johann Strauss, Jr., beginning when, as a boy, he earns his famous father’s displeasure when he tries his hand at composing. But he eventually proves to his father and the world that he is a fine musician.

The Waltz King

Comedy, Music | Feb. 14, 1964

The Waltz King
A look at the life of Johann Strauss, Jr., beginning when, as a boy, he earns his famous father’s displeasure when he tries his hand at composing. But he eventually proves to his father and the world that he is a fine musician.
Producers Walt Disney Productions, Deutsche First National Pictures
Original title The Waltz King
Directors Steve Previn
Writers Maurice Tombragel, Fritz Eckhardt

Cast

Kerwin Mathews

as Johann Strauss (Sohn)

Brian Aherne

as Johann Strauss (Vater)

Senta Berger

as Henriette Treffz

Peter Kraus

as Josef Strauss

Fritz Eckhardt

as Haslinger

Kai Fischer

as Gräfin Polensky

Vilma Degischer

as Mama Strauss

Karl Lieffen

as Stieglitz