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Death in Venice

"The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty."

Composer Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice for health reasons. There, he becomes obsessed with the stunning beauty of an adolescent Polish boy named Tadzio who is staying with his family at the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido as Aschenbach.

Top Cast

  • Dirk Bogarde

    Dirk Bogarde

    Gustav von Aschenbach

  • Björn Andrésen

    Björn Andrésen

    Tadzio

  • Romolo Valli

    Romolo Valli

    Hotel Manager

  • Mark Burns

    Mark Burns

    Alfred

  • Nora Ricci

    Nora Ricci

    Tadzio's Governess

  • Silvana Mangano

    Silvana Mangano

    Tadzio's Mother

  • Marisa Berenson

    Marisa Berenson

    Aschenbach's Wife

  • Carole André

    Carole André

    Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute

  • Leslie French

    Leslie French

    Travel Agent

Overview

Composer Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice for health reasons. There, he becomes obsessed with the stunning beauty of an adolescent Polish boy named Tadzio who is staying with his family at the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido as Aschenbach.

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