The Strauss Family

The Strauss Family

1972 · 1 season · 8 eps · ★ 7.0 · Drama

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The Strauss Family is a British seven-part miniseries produced by Associated Television about 19th century Vienna's Strauss family: Johann I and his sons Johann II, Eduard, and Josef.

Created by David Reid

Network: ITV1

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