Death in Venice (1971) - Movie

Death in Venice (1971)
Composer Gustave Aschenbach (Dirk Bogarde) travels to a Venice resort to escape personal and artistic stress. However, peace eludes him as he develops a disturbing attraction to an adolescent boy, Tadzio (Björn Andresen). However, their lives are both threatened with a sudden outbreak of cholera.
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Release Date: June 17th, 1971

DVD Release Date: February 17th, 2004

PG |2 hr 10 min

Plot Summary

Composer Gustave Aschenbach (Dirk Bogarde) travels to a Venice resort to escape personal and artistic stress. However, peace eludes him as he develops a disturbing attraction to an adolescent boy, Tadzio (Björn Andresen). However, their lives are both threatened with a sudden outbreak of cholera.

Cast: Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andresen, Silvana Mangano, Marisa Berenson, Mark Burns, Romolo Valli, Nora Ricci, Carole André

Director: Luchino Visconti

Genres: Drama

Production Co: Alfa Cinematografica

Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures

Keywords: Brooding, Mother, Temptation, Forbidden love, Intense