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Death in Venice (1981)

Movie ★ 3.9 132 min

Music Drama

Gustav Von Aschenbach, a passionate composer, arrives in Venice as a result of wanderlust and there meets a young man by whose beauty he becomes obsessed.

Tony Palmer Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 11, 1981
Runtime
132 min
IMDb
tt0389910
Language
Studio
London Cultural Trust Productions Ltd.

Themes

Cast

Robert Gard Gustav von Aschenbach John Shirley-Quirk The Traveller Vincent Redmon Tadzio (as Vincent Redman) Deanne Bergsma Tadzio's Mother James Bowman Apollon (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Death in Venice about?
Gustav Von Aschenbach, a passionate composer, arrives in Venice as a result of wanderlust and there meets a young man by whose beauty he becomes obsessed.
Who directed Death in Venice?
Death in Venice was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Death in Venice?
Death in Venice stars Robert Gard, John Shirley-Quirk, Vincent Redmon, Deanne Bergsma.
When was Death in Venice released?
Death in Venice is a 1981 music, drama film.
Where can I watch Death in Venice?
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