The Dance of Death
Paarungen
Synopsis
An adaptation of the play by August Strindberg. An egocentric artillery Captain and his venomous wife battle on their isolated island fortress. Alice, a former actress, reveals their marriage’s hell on their 25th anniversary. Edgar, an aging schizophrenic, struggles with his illness and arrogance. Fearing Alice and her cousin Kurt may ally against him, he retaliates. Alice lures Kurt into a plot to destroy Edgar.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Verhoeven, August Strindberg
- Original Title
- Paarungen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Sentana Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Verhoeven
Michael Verhoeven, August Strindberg
Monika Pfefferle
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Verhoeven
Director
Monika Pfefferle
Editor
Michael Verhoeven
Writer
August Strindberg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Dance of Death about?
An adaptation of the play by August Strindberg. An egocentric artillery Captain and his venomous wife battle on their isolated island fortress. Alice, a former actress, reveals their marriage’s hell on their 25th anniversary. Edgar, an aging schizophrenic, struggles with his illness and arrogance. Fearing Alice and her cousin Kurt may ally against him, he retaliates. Alice lures Kurt into a plot to destroy Edgar.
Who directed The Dance of Death?
The Dance of Death was directed by Michael Verhoeven.
Who stars in The Dance of Death?
The principal cast of The Dance of Death includes Ilona Grübel, Lilli Palmer, Karl Michael Vogler, Melanie Horeschowsky, Paul Verhoeven.
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 Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dance of Death?
The Dance of Death holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).