Death and the Compass
Synopsis
In a totalitarian future, in a nightmare metropolis, inhabited only by criminals and police, Erik Lonnrot, a gifted detective, investigates a series of strange murders and disappearances that seem to implicate a insane crime lord. (Re-released in 1996 as a feature film, 86 minutes.)
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Top Cast
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Peter Boyle
Lonnrot
Miguel Sandoval
Treviranus
Christopher Eccleston
Schartach / Zunz / Gryphius
Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez
Ms. Espinoza / Harlequin
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Blot
Alonso Echánove
Novalis
Eduardo López Rojas
Finnegan
Alex Cox
Commander Borges
Karl Braun
Sargent / Green Scharlach
Gabriela Gurrola
Hooker / Harlequin
Ariane Pellicer
Natasha
Mario Iván Martínez
Manager
René Pereyra
Azevedo
Roberto Sosa
Drug Addict I
Bruno Bichir
Drug Addict II
María Fernanda García
Attractive Woman
Abel Woolrich
Barman
Martin LaSalle
Dr. Yarmolinsky
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Cox
- Original Score
- Dan Wool
- Original Title
- Death and the Compass
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- TVE, Cinétévé, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Cox
Alex Cox, Jorge Luis Borges
Dan Wool
Miguel Garzón
Carlos Puente
Karl Braun, Katsumi Ishikuma, Lorenzo O'Brien, Andrés Vicente Gómez
Department Leadership Roster
Cecilia Montiel
Production Design
Karl Braun
Producer
Carlos Puente
Editor
Alex Cox
Director
Lorenzo O'Brien
Producer
Alex Cox
Screenplay
Dan Wool
Original Music Composer
Miguel Garzón
Director of Photography
Andrés Vicente Gómez
Producer
Angela Dodson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death and the Compass
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What is Death and the Compass about?
In a totalitarian future, in a nightmare metropolis, inhabited only by criminals and police, Erik Lonnrot, a gifted detective, investigates a series of strange murders and disappearances that seem to implicate a insane crime lord. (Re-released in 1996 as a feature film, 86 minutes.)
Who directed Death and the Compass?
Death and the Compass was directed by Alex Cox.
Who stars in Death and the Compass?
The principal cast of Death and the Compass includes Peter Boyle, Miguel Sandoval, Christopher Eccleston, Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, Pedro Armendáriz Jr..
When was Death and the Compass released and how long is it?
Death and the Compass was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Death and the Compass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death and the Compass was composed by Dan Wool.