

The Damned
“He was soon to become the second most powerful man in Nazi Germany.”
In the early days of Nazi Germany, a powerful noble family must adjust to life under the new dictatorship regime.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Sooner, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Damned
The Damned is a 1969 Italian-language drama and history film directed by Luchino Visconti. The cast is led by Dirk Bogarde, Ingrid Thulin, Helmut Griem. It has a runtime of 2h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings.
The Damned was produced by Eichberg-Film, Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico, and Pegaso Cinematografica and made in Germany and Italy. It was released on October 30, 1969, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Writers
- Nicola Badalucco, Luchino Visconti, Enrico Medioli
- Release date
- October 30, 1969
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Italy
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Eichberg-Film, Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico, Pegaso Cinematografica
The Damned cast & crew
The Damned was directed by Luchino Visconti and written by Nicola Badalucco, Luchino Visconti, and Enrico Medioli.
The cast features Dirk Bogarde as Frederick Bruckmann, Ingrid Thulin as Sophie Von Essenbeck, Helmut Griem as Aschenbach, Helmut Berger as Martin Von Essenbeck, Renaud Verley as Günther Von Essenbeck, and Umberto Orsini as Herbert Thallman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Pasqualino De Santis, and it was produced by Pietro Notarianni and Alfred Levy.
Is The Damned worth watching?
The Damned holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 241 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 38m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Damned is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Damned

Dirk Bogarde
Frederick Bruckmann

Ingrid Thulin
Sophie Von Essenbeck

Helmut Griem
Aschenbach

Helmut Berger
Martin Von Essenbeck

Renaud Verley
Günther Von Essenbeck

Umberto Orsini
Herbert Thallman

Reinhard Kolldehoff
Konstantin von Essenbeck

Albrecht Schoenhals
Baron Joachim Von Essenbeck

Florinda Bolkan
Olga

Nora Ricci
Governess

Charlotte Rampling
Elisabeth Thallman

Irina Wanka
Lisa Keller
The Damned — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Damned in United States?
The Damned is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Damned in?
The Damned is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including English, Italian, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Damned?
The Damned runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
▸What is The Damned rated?
The Damned is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 241 ratings.











