Death Watch(1980)
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She's the target of every eye… including eyes only science could create.
Death Watch Synopsis
In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.
Death Watch (1980) is a drama and science fiction film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, released on January 23, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton and Thérèse Liotard. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writers:
- Bertrand Tavernier, David Rayfiel, David Compton
- Producers:
- Elie Kfouri, Janine Rubeiz, Gabriel Boustani
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre-William Glenn
- Composer:
- Antoine Duhamel
- Production:
- TV13, Gaumont International, Little Bear, Sara Films, SFP, Selta Films, Antenne 2
- Status:
- Released
Death Watch (1980) Trailer
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Death Watch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Romy Schneider
as Katherine Mortenhoe
Harvey Keitel
as Roddy
Harry Dean Stanton
as Vincent Ferriman
Thérèse Liotard
as Tracey
Max von Sydow
as Gerald Mortenhoe
Caroline Langrishe
as Girl in the Bar
William Russell
as Dr. Mason
Vadim Glowna
as Harry Graves
Eva Maria Meineke
as Dr. Klausen
Bernhard Wicki
as Katherine's Dad
Freddie Boardley
as Technician
Robbie Coltrane
as Limousine Driver
Key crew
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, written by Bertrand Tavernier, David Rayfiel and David Compton, produced by Elie Kfouri, Janine Rubeiz and Gabriel Boustani.
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Death Watch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 120 ratings.
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Death Watch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death Watch online?
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Death Watch (1980) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Fandor, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Death Watch?
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The main cast of Death Watch (1980) includes Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Thérèse Liotard and Max von Sydow. The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death Watch released?
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Death Watch was released on January 23, 1980 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Death Watch worth watching?
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Death Watch (1980) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Death Watch?
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