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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Myfanwy Piper, Thomas Mann
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Death in Venice
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- London Cultural Trust Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Palmer
Myfanwy Piper, Thomas Mann
Benjamin Britten
Tony Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Britten
Original Music Composer
Tony Palmer
Editor
Tony Palmer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death in Venice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death in Venice about?
Gustav Von Aschenbach, a passionate composer, arrives in Venice as a result of wanderlust and there meets a young man by whose beauty he becomes obsessed.
Who directed Death in Venice?
Death in Venice was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Death in Venice?
The principal cast of Death in Venice includes Robert Gard, John Shirley-Quirk, Vincent Redmon, Deanne Bergsma, James Bowman.
When was Death in Venice released and how long is it?
Death in Venice was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Death in Venice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death in Venice was composed by Benjamin Britten.
Is Death in Venice based on a book or true story?
Death in Venice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Mann".