Death in Venice (1971)
Morte a Venezia (original title)Reference View | Change View
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- 2h 10min
- Drama, Romance
- 01 Jun 1971 (USA)
- Movie
While recovering in Venice, sickly composer Gustav von Aschenbach becomes dangerously fixated with teenager Tadzio.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 18 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Dirk Bogarde | ... |
Gustav von Aschenbach
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| Romolo Valli | ... |
Hotel Manager
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| Mark Burns | ... |
Alfred
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| Nora Ricci | ... |
Tadzio's Governess
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| Marisa Berenson | ... |
Frau von Aschenbach
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| Carole André | ... |
Esmeralda - Brothel Prostitute
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| Björn Andrésen | ... |
Tadzio
(as Björn Andresen)
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| Silvana Mangano | ... |
Tadzio's Mother
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Leslie French | ... |
Travel Agent
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| Franco Fabrizi | ... |
Barber
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Antonio Appicella | ... |
Vagrant
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Sergio Garfagnoli | ... |
Jaschu - Polish Youth
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Ciro Cristofoletti | ... |
Hotel Clerk
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Luigi Battaglia | ... |
Scapegrace
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| Dominique Darel | ... |
English Tourist
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Masha Predit | ... |
Russian Tourist
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| Eva Axén | ... |
Tadzio's Oldest Sister (uncredited)
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Marcello Bonini Olas | ... |
Nobleman at Hotel Party (uncredited)
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Bruno Boschetti | ... |
Train Station Employee (uncredited)
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| Nicoletta Elmi | ... |
Little Girl at Table (uncredited)
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John Fordyce | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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Karl Menzel | ... |
Young Blond Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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| Mirella Pamphili | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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Howard Nelson Rubien | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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| Marco Tulli | ... |
Man Fainting at Station (uncredited)
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Bill Vanders | ... |
Stationmaster (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Luchino Visconti | ||
Written by
| Thomas Mann | ... | (from the novel by) |
| Luchino Visconti | ... | (screenplay by) & |
| Nicola Badalucco | ... | (screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Robert Gordon Edwards | ... | associate executive producer |
| Mario Gallo | ... | executive producer |
| Luchino Visconti | ... | producer (produced by) |
Cinematography by
| Pasqualino De Santis | ... | director of photography (as Pasquale De Santis) |
Editing by
| Ruggero Mastroianni | ||
Editorial Department
| Loredana Cruciani | ... | assistant editor |
| Mario D'Ambrosio | ... | assistant editor |
| Lea Mazzocchi | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Ferdinando Scarfiotti | ||
Costume Design by
| Piero Tosi | ||
Makeup Department
| Maria Teresa Corridoni | ... | hair stylist: Miss Mangano |
| Gilda De Guilmi | ... | hair stylist |
| Mario Di Salvio | ... | makeup artist |
| Mauro Gavazzi | ... | makeup artist |
| Goffredo Rocchetti | ... | makeup artist: Miss Mangano |
| Luciano Vito | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Anna Davini | ... | production manager |
| Dino Di Dionisio | ... | assistant production manager |
| Alfredo Di Santo | ... | assistant production manager |
| Egidio Quarantotto | ... | production supervisor |
| Annie Rozier | ... | assistant production manager |
| Umberto Sambuco | ... | assistant production manager |
| Bruno Sassaroli | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Albino Cocco | ... | assistant director |
| Paolo Pietrangeli | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Nedo Azzini | ... | set dresser |
| Gianfranco De Dominicis | ... | assistant set dresser |
| Osvaldo Desideri | ... | assistant set dresser |
Sound Department
| Renato Cadueri | ... | sound mixer |
| Giuseppe Muratori | ... | sound |
| Vittorio Trentino | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mario Cimini | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gastone Colantoni | ... | gaffer |
| Aldo Colanzi | ... | key grip |
| Nino Cristiani | ... | first assistant camera (as Michele Cristiani) |
| Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci | ... | second assistant camera (as Giovanni Fiore) |
| Roberto Gengarelli | ... | second assistant camera |
| Luciano Leoni | ... | gaffer |
| Marcello Mastrogirolamo | ... | second assistant camera (as Marcello Mastrogirolomi) |
| Mario Tursi | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Maria Fanetti | ... | wardrobe |
| Paolo Luciani | ... | wardrobe |
| Gabriella Pescucci | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Sara Santarelli | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Gustav Mahler | ... | stock music |
| Franco Mannino | ... | conductor: National Academy Orchestra of Santa Cecilia |
| Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia | ... | orchestra (as National Academy Orchestra of Santa Cecilia) |
| Roger Webb | ... | lyrics |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rometta Pietrostefani | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Massimo Foschi | ... | voice dubbing: Dirk Bogarde (uncredited) |
| Giancarlo Giannini | ... | voice dubbing: Mark Burns (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Alfa Cinematografica
- Warner Bros.
- PECF (co-production)
Distributors
- Dear International (1971) (Italy) (theatrical) (co-distribution)
- Warner Bros. (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Warner Bros. (1971) (West Germany) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Warner Bros. (1971) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Astória Filmes (1971) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Damaskinos-Mihailidis (DM) [gr] (1971) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1971) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Films (1971) (Argentina) (theatrical) (through)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1971) (Argentina) (theatrical) (through Warner-Columbia Films)
- Warner Home Video (World-wide) (VHS)
- Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (2002) (Czechia) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Finland (2004) (Finland) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Bibliotheque (2019) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Brenno Rossi (Brazil) (VHS)
- The Criterion Channel (2024) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Versátil Home Vídeo (Brazil) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Panavision (filmed in)
- Cinecittà (stages)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In this adaptation of the Thomas Mann novel, avant-garde composer Gustav von Aschenbach (Sir Dirk Bogarde) travels to a Venetian seaside resort seeking repose after a period of artistic and personal stress. But he finds no peace there, for he soon develops a troubling attraction to Tadzio (Björn Andrésen), an adolescent on vacation with his family. The boy embodies an ideal of beauty that Aschenbach has long sought and he becomes infatuated. However, the onset of a deadly pestilence threatens them physically and represents the corruption that compromises and threatens all ideals.
Written by Eric Wees |
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| Taglines | The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The boy on whom Tadzio was based, Wladyslaw Gerard Jan Nepomuk Marya Moes, was only 10 in May 1911. See more » |
| Goofs | TV aerials are clearly visible on Venetian rooftops in one scene. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Temporada de Caça (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sehr Langsam Misterioso from Symphony No.3 See more » |
| Quotes |
Alfred:
Do you know what lies at the bottom of the mainstream? Mediocrity. See more » |