Death in Venice
“The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Death in Venice
Death in Venice is a 1971 Italian-language drama film directed by Luchino Visconti. The cast is led by Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andrésen, Romolo Valli. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.
Death in Venice was produced by Alfa Cinematografica and Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises and made in France and Italy. It was released on March 5, 1971.
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Writers
- Luchino Visconti, Nicola Badalucco
- Release date
- March 5, 1971
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Alfa Cinematografica, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
Death in Venice cast & crew
Death in Venice was directed by Luchino Visconti and written by Luchino Visconti and Nicola Badalucco.
The cast features Dirk Bogarde as Gustav von Aschenbach, Björn Andrésen as Tadzio, Romolo Valli as Hotel Manager, Mark Burns as Alfred, Nora Ricci as Tadzio's Governess, and Silvana Mangano as Tadzio's Mother.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Pasqualino De Santis and it was produced by Mario Gallo and Luchino Visconti.
Is Death in Venice worth watching?
Death in Venice holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 546 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Death in Venice is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Death in Venice
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
Antonio Apicella
Vagrant
Sergio Garfagnoli
Jaschu, Polish Youth
Death in Venice — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Death in Venice in United States?
Death in Venice is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Death in Venice on YouTube Free?
Yes — Death in Venice is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸What language is Death in Venice in?
Death in Venice is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including English, French, Italian, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Death in Venice?
Death in Venice runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
▸What is Death in Venice rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 546 ratings.
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