Set during the romance and revolution of Vienna in the early 19th century, The Strauss Dynasty captures the rich tapestry of betrayal and greed that underscored the lives and legacy of music's finest family. Cherie plays Jetti a famous Viennese singer & wife of 'Schani'.

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Anthony Higgins as Johann Strauss sen.
Stephen McGann as Johann 'Schani' Strauss jun.
John Gielgud as Drechsler
Edward Fox as Metternich
Alice Krige as Olga
John Rhys-Davies as Gribov
Cherie Lunghi as Jetti Von Treffz

Production Credits

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Production Company: Osterreichischer Rundfunk-Fernsehen, Antenne 2, Raidue, RTVE
Broadcast late 1991. Filmed at Rosenhugel Film Studios & on location in Vienna in 1990
Originally released in 10 parts for TV, but re-released on 3 DvD's (no part breaks)