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Death in Venice is a 1971 historical drama film directed and produced by Italian filmmaker Luchino Visconti, adapted by Visconti and Nicola Badalucco from the 1912 novella of the same name by German author Thomas Mann. It stars Dirk Bogarde as Gustav von Aschenbach and Björn Andrésen as Tadzio, with supporting roles played by Mark Burns, Marisa Berenson and Silvana Mangano. It was filmed in Technicolor by Pasqualino De Santis, with a soundtrack featuring classical composers such as Gustav Mahler, Ludwig van Beethoven and Modest Mussorgsky. It is the second part of Visconti's thematic "German Trilogy"—preceded by The Damned (1969) and followed by Ludwig (1973).
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1971 · 2h 11m · Drama
TMDB 7.2/10 (549 votes)
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.
Directed by Luchino Visconti
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Luchino ViscontiDirector
Dirk Bogardeas Gustav von Aschenbach
Björn Andrésenas Tadzio
Romolo Vallias Hotel Manager
Mark Burnsas Alfred
Nora Riccias Tadzio's Governess
Silvana Manganoas Tadzio's Mother
Marisa Berensonas Aschenbach's Wife
Carole Andréas Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Leslie Frenchas Travel Agent
Franco Fabrizias BarberAAntonio Apicellaas VagrantSSergio Garfagnolias Jaschu, Polish YouthCCiro Cristofolettias Hotel ClerkLLuigi Battagliaas Scapegrace