In post-war Austria, an opportunistic young man begins working as a footman to a widowed countess and uses his sexual talents to better his station in life.

"Compared to them, the MacBeths were just plain folks and the Borgias were a nice Italian family."

Credits

Hal PrinceDirector

Michael YorkKonrad Ludwig

Angela LansburyCountess Herthe von Ornstein

Anthony HigginsHelmuth von Ornstein

Heidelinde WeisAnneliese Pleschke