The Amadeus DVD portrays the rivalry between the genius Mozart and the jealous court composer Salieri who may have shortened Mozart's life.

Amadeus triumphs as a gripping human drama and sumptuous period epic, with glorious celebrations of the the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - and as the winner of eight 1984 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Actor and Director.

It's 1781 and Antonio Salieri is the competent court composer to Emperor Joseph II. When Mozart arrives at court, Salieri is horrified to discover that the godlike musical gifts he desires for himself have been bestowed on a bawdy, impish jokester.

Mad with envy, he plots to destroy Mozart buy any means. Perhaps even murder!