Death in Venice (1971)
The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.
1971 · 2h 11m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Luchino Visconti
Writers: Luchino Visconti, Nicola Badalucco, Thomas Mann
Music by: Gustav Mahler
Cinematography: Pasqualino De Santis
Editor: Ruggero Mastroianni
Rated 7.2/10 by 549 viewers
Cast
Dirk Bogarde as Gustav von AschenbachBjörn Andrésen as TadzioRomolo Valli as Hotel ManagerMark Burns as AlfredNora Ricci as Tadzio's GovernessSilvana Mangano as Tadzio's MotherMarisa Berenson as Aschenbach's WifeCarole André as Esmeralda, Brothel ProstituteLeslie French as Travel AgentFranco Fabrizi as BarberAntonio Apicella as VagrantSergio Garfagnoli as Jaschu, Polish YouthMore like this
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