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Death Watch

1980-01-23 · 131 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Bertrand Tavernier
Production companies
TV13, Gaumont International, Little Bear, Sara Films, SFP, Selta Films, Antenne 2
Countries
France, Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Romy SchneiderRomy SchneiderKatherine Mortenhoe
Harvey KeitelHarvey KeitelRoddy
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonVincent Ferriman
Thérèse LiotardThérèse LiotardTracey
Max von SydowMax von SydowGerald Mortenhoe
Caroline LangrisheCaroline LangrisheGirl in the Bar
William RussellWilliam RussellDr. Mason
Vadim GlownaVadim GlownaHarry Graves
Eva Maria MeinekeEva Maria MeinekeDr. Klausen
Bernhard WickiBernhard WickiKatherine's Dad
Freddie BoardleyFreddie BoardleyTechnician
Robbie ColtraneRobbie ColtraneLimousine Driver
Julian HoughYoung Doctor
Peter KellyTechnician
Boyd NelsonPoliceman
Billy RiddochBilly RiddochTruck Driver
Derek RoyleDerek RoyleDave Matthieson
Ida SchusterOld Woman
John SheddenJohn SheddenPriest
Vari SylvesterSaleswoman

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