The Damned
La caduta degli dei
“He was soon to become the second most powerful man in Nazi Germany.”
Synopsis
In the early days of Nazi Germany, a powerful noble family must adjust to life under the new dictatorship regime.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Damned Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-25
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Frederick Bruckmann
Ingrid Thulin
Sophie Von Essenbeck
Helmut Griem
Aschenbach
Helmut Berger
Martin Von Essenbeck
Renaud Verley
Günther Von Essenbeck
Umberto Orsini
Herbert Thallman
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Konstantin von Essenbeck
Albrecht Schoenhals
Baron Joachim Von Essenbeck
Florinda Bolkan
Olga
Nora Ricci
Governess
Charlotte Rampling
Elisabeth Thallman
Irina Wanka
Lisa Keller
Karin Mittendorf
Thilde Thallman
Valentina Ricci
Erika Thallman
Wolfgang Hillinger
Janek
Bill Vanders
Chief of Police
Howard Nelson Rubien
Dean of the University
Werner Hasselmann
Gestapo Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bruxelles
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.5x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Screenplay & Story
- Luchino Visconti, Enrico Medioli, Nicola Badalucco
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- La caduta degli dei
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, German
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Eichberg-Film, Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico, Pegaso Cinematografica, Praesidens
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luchino Visconti
Luchino Visconti, Enrico Medioli, Nicola Badalucco
Maurice Jarre
Armando Nannuzzi, Pasqualino De Santis
Ruggero Mastroianni
Pietro Notarianni, Alfred Levy, Ever Haggiag
Department Leadership Roster
Luchino Visconti
Director
Luchino Visconti
Screenplay
Enrico Medioli
Screenplay
Nicola Badalucco
Screenplay
Alfred Levy
Producer
Ever Haggiag
Producer
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Piero Tosi
Costume Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Damned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Damned
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Damned about?
In the early days of Nazi Germany, a powerful noble family must adjust to life under the new dictatorship regime.
Who directed The Damned?
The Damned was directed by Luchino Visconti.
Who stars in The Damned?
The principal cast of The Damned includes Dirk Bogarde, Ingrid Thulin, Helmut Griem, Helmut Berger, Renaud Verley.
When was The Damned released and how long is it?
The Damned was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Damned?
The Damned had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (2.5 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Damned?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Damned was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Damned?
The Damned holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).