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4.0 / 10(9 votes)IMDb19891h 31mItaly

Nightmare in Venice

Ad un passo dall'aurora

Synopsis

A brilliant surgeon and millionaire, married to a beautiful woman, and highly regarded in the society of Venice, wants more from life and searches for new sensations. Adapted from the 1926 novella Dream Story by the Austrian writer Arthur Schnitzler.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mario Bianchi
Screenplay & Story
Arthur Schnitzler
Original Score
Gianni Sposito
Original Title
Ad un passo dall'aurora
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 31m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mario Bianchi

Screenplay & Story

Arthur Schnitzler

Original Score & Music

Gianni Sposito

Producers

Gianluca Curti, Stefano Curti

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Arthur Schnitzler

Department Leadership Roster

Gianni Sposito

Original Music Composer

Gianluca Curti

Producer

Mario Bianchi

Mario Bianchi

Director

Stefano Curti

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nightmare in Venice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare in Venice

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

What is Nightmare in Venice about?

A brilliant surgeon and millionaire, married to a beautiful woman, and highly regarded in the society of Venice, wants more from life and searches for new sensations. Adapted from the 1926 novella Dream Story by the Austrian writer Arthur Schnitzler.

Who directed Nightmare in Venice?

Nightmare in Venice was directed by Mario Bianchi.

Who stars in Nightmare in Venice?

The principal cast of Nightmare in Venice includes Gerardo Amato, Tinì Cansino, Adriana Russo, Pier Maria Cecchini, Patrizia Falcone.

When was Nightmare in Venice released and how long is it?

Nightmare in Venice was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

Who composed the musical score for Nightmare in Venice?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightmare in Venice was composed by Gianni Sposito.

Is Nightmare in Venice based on a book or true story?

Nightmare in Venice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Schnitzler".