Death Watch
La Mort en direct
“She's the target of every eye… including eyes only science could create.”
Synopsis
In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-22
Top Cast
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Romy Schneider
Katherine Mortenhoe
Harvey Keitel
Roddy
Harry Dean Stanton
Vincent Ferriman
Thérèse Liotard
Tracey
Max von Sydow
Gerald Mortenhoe
Caroline Langrishe
Girl in the Bar
William Russell
Dr. Mason
Vadim Glowna
Harry Graves
Eva Maria Meineke
Dr. Klausen
Bernhard Wicki
Katherine's Dad
Freddie Boardley
Technician
Robbie Coltrane
Limousine Driver
Julian Hough
Young Doctor
Peter Kelly
Technician
Boyd Nelson
Policeman
Billy Riddoch
Truck Driver
Derek Royle
Dave Matthieson
Ida Schuster
Old Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Tavernier, David Rayfiel
- Original Score
- Antoine Duhamel
- Original Title
- La Mort en direct
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- TV13, Gaumont International, Little Bear, Sara Films, SFP, Selta Films, Antenne 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Tavernier
Bertrand Tavernier, David Rayfiel, David Compton
Antoine Duhamel
Pierre-William Glenn
Armand Psenny, Michael Ellis
Janine Rubeiz, Elie Kfouri, Jean-Serge Breton, Gabriel Boustani
Department Leadership Roster
Bertrand Tavernier
Screenplay
David Rayfiel
Screenplay
Antoine Duhamel
Original Music Composer
Janine Rubeiz
Producer
Bertrand Tavernier
Director
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Elie Kfouri
Producer
Armand Psenny
Editor
Michael Ellis
Editor
Gabriel Boustani
Producer
Anthony Pratt
Production 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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Watch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death Watch about?
In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.
Who directed Death Watch?
Death Watch was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who stars in Death Watch?
The principal cast of Death Watch includes Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Thérèse Liotard, Max von Sydow.
When was Death Watch released and how long is it?
Death Watch was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Watch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Watch was composed by Antoine Duhamel.
Is Death Watch based on a book or true story?
Death Watch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Compton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Watch?
Death Watch holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).