Overview
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man born at the wrong time in a country that doesn't realize the need for social reform. The Prince of Wales, later to become Britain's King Edward VII, provides comic relief. Rudolf finds refuge from a loveless marriage with Princess Stéphanie by taking a mistress, Baroness Maria Vetsera. Their untimely demise at Mayerling, the imperial family's hunting lodge, is cloaked in mystery.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 36 | July 10, 2015 (83) | |
 | 25 | 81 | |
 | 59 | July 27, 1984 (75) | |
 | 45 | January 25, 1990 (67) | |
 | 61 | July 2, 1975 (68) | |
 | 40 | February 14, 2025 (97) | |
 | 32 | April 27, 2014 (78) | |
 | 45 | April 13, 2002 (79) | |
 | 27 | 83 | |
 | 26 | 83 |