Death in Venice (1971)

Death in Venice (1971)

The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty. 1971-03-05 France, Italy 131 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Dirk Bogarde is Gustav von Aschenbach
Gustav von Aschenbach
Romolo Valli is Hotel Manager
Hotel Manager
Mark Burns is Alfred
Nora Ricci is Tadzio's Governess
Tadzio's Governess
Silvana Mangano is Tadzio's Mother
Tadzio's Mother
Marisa Berenson is Aschenbach's Wife
Aschenbach's Wife
Carole André is Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Leslie French is Travel Agent
Travel Agent
Sergio Garfagnoli is Jaschu, Polish Youth
Jaschu, Polish Youth