Death in Venice
1971/03/05 • Released • Italian, English, German, Polish, French, Russian
The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.
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.
Director : Luchino Visconti
Casts
Dirk Bogarde
Gustav von Aschenbach
Björn Andrésen
Tadzio
Romolo Valli
Hotel Manager
Mark Burns
Alfred
Nora Ricci
Tadzio's Governess
Silvana Mangano
Tadzio's Mother
Marisa Berenson
Aschenbach's Wife
Carole André
Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Leslie French
Travel Agent
Franco Fabrizi
Barber
Dominique Darel
English Tourist
Eva Axén
Tadzio's Oldest Sister (uncredited)
Marcello Bonini Olas
Nobleman at Hotel Party (uncredited)
Nicoletta Elmi
Little Girl at Table (uncredited)
Mirella Pamphili
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Marco Tulli
Man Fainting at Station (uncredited)
Bill Vanders
Stationmaster (uncredited)
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