The Great Waltz (1972) ~ Horst Bucholz, Mary Costa

Released by MGM in 1972, this is a musical adaption of the life and works of the waltz king, Johann Strauss II, showcasing his struggles, his triumphs, and his loves. Shot on location in Vienna, Austria. Starring Horst Bucholz as Johann Strauss II, Mary Costa as Jetty Treffz, Nigel Patrick as Johann Strauss I, Yvonne Mitchell as Anna Strauss, James Faulkner as Josef Strauss, Elizabeth Muthsam as Caroline Strauss, Ingrid Wayland as Teresa Strauss, Susan Robinson as Emilie Trampusch, Vicki Woolf as Lili Weyl, William Parker as Karl Treffz, and guest starring Rossano Brazzi as Baron Tedesco. Featuring violin soloist Carlos Villa and the Mike Sammes Singers. Musical adaptions and lyrics by Robert Craig Wright and George Forrest Musical supervision and direction by Roland Shaw Costumes by Emmi Minnich, David Walker, and Josef Wanke Choreography by Onna White Make up by Ernest Gasser Hair by Alfred Scott Feautring the music of Johann Strauss I, Johann Strauss II, Jo