Rudolf, the only heir to Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, is trapped in a loveless marriage to a Belgian princess. As he seeks to flee his stifling environment, he meets the beautiful Maria, and the two enter into a scandalous affair. Despite the interference of the Emperor, the couple refuse to give each other up.
as L'archiduc Rodolphe
as Marie Vetsera
as L'empereur François-Joseph
as L'archiduchesse Stéphanie
as La Comtesse Larisch
as Marinka
as La Baronne Vetsera
as Marie's Nanny
as Anna Vetsera
as Marie's Cousin
as Girl
as Empress Élisabeth
as Emperor François-Joseph
as Count Taafe
as Loscheck
as Szeps
as Chief of Police
as First Policeman
as Second Policeman
as Georges Vetsera
as Count Hoyos
as L'aide de Camp
as Philippe de Cobourg