Death in Venice(1971)
Morte a Venezia
The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.
Death in Venice Synopsis
Composer Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice for health reasons. There, he becomes obsessed with the stunning beauty of an adolescent Polish boy named Tadzio who is staying with his family at the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido as Aschenbach.
Death in Venice (1971) is a drama film directed by Luchino Visconti, released on March 5, 1971 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andrésen, Romolo Valli and Mark Burns. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 557 ratings.
- Director:
- Luchino Visconti
- Writers:
- Luchino Visconti, Nicola Badalucco, Thomas Mann
- Producers:
- Luchino Visconti
- Cinematographer:
- Pasqualino De Santis
- Production:
- Alfa Cinematografica, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
- Status:
- Released
Death in Venice (1971) Trailer
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Death in Venice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Gustav von Aschenbach
Björn Andrésen
as Tadzio
Romolo Valli
as Hotel Manager
Mark Burns
as Alfred
Nora Ricci
as Tadzio's Governess
Silvana Mangano
as Tadzio's Mother
Marisa Berenson
as Aschenbach's Wife
Carole André
as Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Leslie French
as Travel Agent
Franco Fabrizi
as Barber
- Antonio Apicella
Antonio Apicella
as Vagrant
- Sergio Garfagnoli
Sergio Garfagnoli
as Jaschu, Polish Youth
Key crew
Directed by Luchino Visconti, written by Luchino Visconti, Nicola Badalucco and Thomas Mann, produced by Luchino Visconti.
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Death in Venice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 557 ratings.
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Death in Venice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death in Venice online?
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Death in Venice (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Death in Venice?
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The main cast of Death in Venice (1971) includes Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andrésen, Romolo Valli, Mark Burns and Nora Ricci. The film was directed by Luchino Visconti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death in Venice released?
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Death in Venice was released on March 5, 1971 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Death in Venice worth watching?
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Death in Venice (1971) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 557 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Death in Venice?
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