The Enduring Influence of Amadeus on Classical Music The 1984 film Amadeus may have been a dramatization of Mozart's life, but its impact on popular perception of classical music has been profound.
Film composers like Howard Shore and Thomas Newman have created scores for movies such as The Lord of the Rings and Road to Perdition that evoke the same sense of drama and emotion found in Amadeus.
The real life inspiration behind Amadeus is often misunderstood. Antonio Salieri, portrayed as a villainous character in popular culture, was actually a more complex figure.