Death in Venice
The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.
1971-03-05 | 131 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Dirk BogardeGustav von Aschenbach
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Björn AndrésenTadzio
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Romolo ValliHotel Manager
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Mark BurnsAlfred
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Nora RicciTadzio's Governess
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Silvana ManganoTadzio's Mother
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Marisa BerensonAschenbach's Wife
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Carole AndréEsmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
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Leslie FrenchTravel Agent
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Franco FabriziBarber
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Dominique DarelEnglish Tourist
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Eva AxénTadzio's Oldest Sister (uncredited)
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Marcello Bonini OlasNobleman at Hotel Party (uncredited)
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Nicoletta ElmiLittle Girl at Table (uncredited)
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