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7.0 / 10(5 votes)IMDb195112mFrance

Death of a Stag

Une chasse à courre

Synopsis

Russian emigré Dimitri Kirsanoff’s film, alternatively titled Death of A Stag and Une chasse à courre, is a post-war study of a traditional stag hunt. The pursuit of the animal finds a cross-cutting parallel in the felling of a tree in the forest.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1951

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dimitri Kirsanoff
Screenplay & Story
Dimitri Kirsanoff
Original Title
Une chasse à courre
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
12m
Production Studios
Films Kirsanoff

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dimitri Kirsanoff

Screenplay & Story

Dimitri Kirsanoff

Department Leadership Roster

Dimitri Kirsanoff

Dimitri Kirsanoff

Director

Dimitri Kirsanoff

Dimitri Kirsanoff

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Death of a Stag.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Stag

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Death of a Stag about?

Russian emigré Dimitri Kirsanoff’s film, alternatively titled Death of A Stag and Une chasse à courre, is a post-war study of a traditional stag hunt. The pursuit of the animal finds a cross-cutting parallel in the felling of a tree in the forest.

Who directed Death of a Stag?

Death of a Stag was directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff.

Who stars in Death of a Stag?

The principal cast of Death of a Stag includes Not specified.

When was Death of a Stag released and how long is it?

Death of a Stag was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 12m.