The Dance of Death
Synopsis
An egocentric artillery captain and his venomous wife engage in savage unremitting battles in their isolated island fortress of the coast of Sweden at the turn of the century. Alice, a former actress who sacrificed her career for secluded military life with Edgar, reveals on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary, the veritable hell their marriage has been. Edgar, an aging schizoid who refuses to acknowledge his severe illness, struggles to sustain his ferocity and arrogance with an animal disregard for other people.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Giles
- Original Title
- The Dance of Death
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
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What is The Dance of Death about?
An egocentric artillery captain and his venomous wife engage in savage unremitting battles in their isolated island fortress of the coast of Sweden at the turn of the century. Alice, a former actress who sacrificed her career for secluded military life with Edgar, reveals on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary, the veritable hell their marriage has been. Edgar, an aging schizoid who refuses to acknowledge his severe illness, struggles to sustain his ferocity and arrogance with an animal disregard for other people.
Who directed The Dance of Death?
The Dance of Death was directed by David Giles.
Who stars in The Dance of Death?
The principal cast of The Dance of Death includes Laurence Olivier, Geraldine McEwan, Maggie Riley, Robert Lang, Jeanne Watts.
When was The Dance of Death released and how long is it?
The Dance of Death was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.