Death and the Maiden
“Prepare yourself for the moment of truth.”
Synopsis
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Death and the Maiden (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-05
Top Cast
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Sigourney Weaver
Paulina Escobar
Ben Kingsley
Dr. Roberto Miranda
Stuart Wilson
Gerardo Escobar
Krystia Mova
Dr. Miranda's Wife
Jonathan Vega
Dr. Miranda's Son
Rodolphe Vega
Dr. Miranda's Son
Gilberto Cortés
String Quartet Player
Jorge Cruz
String Quartet Player
Carlos Moreno
String Quartet Player
Eduardo Valenzuela
String Quartet Player
Sergio Ortega Alvarado
String Quartet Manager
Karen Strassman
Elena Galvin (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 6, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.67x
-$4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Yglesias, Ariel Dorfman
- Original Score
- Wojciech Kilar
- Original Title
- Death and the Maiden
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Capitol Films, Mount/Kramer Productions, Les Films de l'Astre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Polanski
Rafael Yglesias, Ariel Dorfman
Wojciech Kilar
Tonino Delli Colli
Hervé de Luze
Jane Barclay, Sharon Harel-Cohen, Josh Kramer, Thom Mount
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Polanski
Director
Rafael Yglesias
Screenplay
Ariel Dorfman
Screenplay
Josh Kramer
Producer
Thom Mount
Producer
Wojciech Kilar
Original Music Composer
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Hervé de Luze
Editor
Pierre Guffroy
Production Design
Milena Canonero
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death and the Maiden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death and the Maiden about?
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Who directed Death and the Maiden?
Death and the Maiden was directed by Roman Polanski.
Who stars in Death and the Maiden?
The principal cast of Death and the Maiden includes Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Krystia Mova, Jonathan Vega.
When was Death and the Maiden released and how long is it?
Death and the Maiden was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Death and the Maiden?
Death and the Maiden had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $8M at the worldwide box office (0.67 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Death and the Maiden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death and the Maiden was composed by Wojciech Kilar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death and the Maiden?
Death and the Maiden holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).