Death and the Compass(1992)
Death and the Compass Synopsis
In a totalitarian future, in a nightmare metropolis, inhabited only by criminals and police, Erik Lonnrot, a gifted detective, investigates a series of strange murders and disappearances that seem to implicate a insane crime lord. (Re-released in 1996 as a feature film, 86 minutes.)
Death and the Compass (1992) is a drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Alex Cox, released on August 5, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Peter Boyle, Miguel Sandoval, Christopher Eccleston and Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Cox
- Writers:
- Jorge Luis Borges, Jorge Luis Borges, Alex Cox
- Producers:
- Lorenzo O'Brien, Karl Braun, Andrés Vicente Gómez
- Cinematographer:
- Miguel Garzón
- Composer:
- Dan Wool
- Production:
- TVE, Cinétévé, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Death and the Compass (1992) Trailer
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Death and the Compass Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Boyle
as Lonnrot
Miguel Sandoval
as Treviranus
Christopher Eccleston
as Schartach / Zunz / Gryphius
Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez
as Ms. Espinoza / Harlequin
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as Blot
Alonso Echánove
as Novalis
Eduardo López Rojas
as Finnegan
Alex Cox
as Commander Borges
- Karl Braun
Karl Braun
as Sargent / Green Scharlach
- Gabriela Gurrola
Gabriela Gurrola
as Hooker / Harlequin
Ariane Pellicer
as Natasha
Mario Iván Martínez
as Manager
Key crew
Directed by Alex Cox, written by Jorge Luis Borges, Jorge Luis Borges and Alex Cox, produced by Lorenzo O'Brien, Karl Braun and Andrés Vicente Gómez.
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Death and the Compass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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Death and the Compass – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Death and the Compass?
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The main cast of Death and the Compass (1992) includes Peter Boyle, Miguel Sandoval, Christopher Eccleston, Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez and Pedro Armendáriz Jr.. The film was directed by Alex Cox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death and the Compass released?
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Death and the Compass was released on August 5, 1992 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Death and the Compass worth watching?
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Death and the Compass (1992) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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