

Death in Venice
1971-03-05 · 131 min · ★ 7.2
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.
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- Directors
- Luchino Visconti
- Production companies
- Alfa Cinematografica, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
- Countries
- Italy, France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dirk BogardeGustav von Aschenbach
Björn AndrésenTadzio
Romolo ValliHotel Manager
Mark BurnsAlfred
Nora RicciTadzio's Governess
Silvana ManganoTadzio's Mother
Marisa BerensonAschenbach's Wife
Carole AndréEsmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Leslie FrenchTravel Agent
Franco FabriziBarber
Dominique DarelEnglish Tourist
Eva AxénTadzio's Oldest Sister (uncredited)
Marcello Bonini OlasNobleman at Hotel Party (uncredited)
Nicoletta ElmiLittle Girl at Table (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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