Death and the Maiden(1994)
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Death and the Maiden Synopsis
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Death and the Maiden (1994) is a drama and thriller film directed by Roman Polanski, released on May 4, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson and Krystia Mova. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 580 ratings.
- Director:
- Roman Polanski
- Writers:
- Ariel Dorfman, Rafael Yglesias, Ariel Dorfman
- Producers:
- Josh Kramer, Thom Mount
- Cinematographer:
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Composer:
- Wojciech Kilar
- Production:
- Capitol Films, Les Films de l'Astre, Flach Film, Film4 Productions
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,003,716
- Status:
- Released
Death and the Maiden (1994) Trailer
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Death and the Maiden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sigourney Weaver
as Paulina Escobar
Ben Kingsley
as Dr. Roberto Miranda
Stuart Wilson
as Gerardo Escobar
- Krystia Mova
Krystia Mova
as Dr. Miranda's Wife
- Jonathan Vega
Jonathan Vega
as Dr. Miranda's Son
- Rodolphe Vega
Rodolphe Vega
as Dr. Miranda's Son
- Gilberto Cortés
Gilberto Cortés
as String Quartet Player
- Jorge Cruz
Jorge Cruz
as String Quartet Player
Carlos Moreno
as String Quartet Player
- Eduardo Valenzuela
Eduardo Valenzuela
as String Quartet Player
- Sergio Ortega Alvarado
Sergio Ortega Alvarado
as String Quartet Manager
Karen Strassman
as Elena Galvin (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Roman Polanski, written by Ariel Dorfman, Rafael Yglesias and Ariel Dorfman, produced by Josh Kramer and Thom Mount.
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Death and the Maiden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 580 ratings.
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Death and the Maiden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death and the Maiden online?
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Death and the Maiden (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Death and the Maiden?
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The main cast of Death and the Maiden (1994) includes Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Krystia Mova and Jonathan Vega. The film was directed by Roman Polanski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death and the Maiden released?
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Death and the Maiden was released on May 4, 1994 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Death and the Maiden worth watching?
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Death and the Maiden (1994) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 580 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Death and the Maiden?
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Yes. The official Death and the Maiden trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.