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Death in Venice (1971)

“The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.”

7.2/10 · 557 votes 2h 11m pg RomanceDramaHistory

#15 of 28 films from 1971 #411 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Luchino Visconti · Written by Nicola Badalucco, Luchino Visconti, Thomas Mann

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Overview

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.

Cast

Dirk Bogardeas Gustav von Aschenbach
Romolo Vallias Hotel Manager
Mark Burnsas Alfred
Nora Riccias Tadzio's Governess
Marisa Berensonas Aschenbach's Wife
Carole Andréas Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Björn Andrésenas Tadzio
Silvana Manganoas Tadzio's Mother
Leslie Frenchas Travel Agent
Franco Fabrizias Barber
Antonio Apicellaas Vagrant
Sergio Garfagnolias Jaschu, Polish Youth
Ciro Cristofolettias Hotel Clerk
Luigi Battagliaas Scapegrace

Facts

Release dateMarch 5, 1971
Runtime131 min (2h 11m) — longer as the 1971 average of 111 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
Original titleMorte a Venezia
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0067445

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Questions

How long is Death in Venice?
Death in Venice runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Is Death in Venice worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 557 votes, which places it #15 of 28 films released in 1971 in this index (top 50%) and #411 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Death in Venice?
Death in Venice was directed by Luchino Visconti. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rocco and His Brothers (1960), The Leopard (1963).
Who stars in Death in Venice?
Dirk Bogarde as Gustav von Aschenbach; Romolo Valli as Hotel Manager; Mark Burns as Alfred; Nora Ricci as Tadzio's Governess; Marisa Berenson as Aschenbach's Wife; Carole André as Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute.
What is Death in Venice rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Death in Venice?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/82481.

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