Death in Venice (1971) — Perfery

(1971)Directed by Luchino Visconti131 minDrama

“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.

Dirk Bogardeas Gustav von Aschenbach

Björn Andrésenas Tadzio

Romolo Vallias Hotel Manager

Mark Burnsas Alfred

Nora Riccias Tadzio's Governess

Silvana Manganoas Tadzio's Mother

Marisa Berensonas Aschenbach's Wife

Carole Andréas Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute

Leslie Frenchas Travel Agent

Franco Fabrizias Barber

Antonio Apicellaas Vagrant

Sergio Garfagnolias Jaschu, Polish Youth

Ciro Cristofolettias Hotel Clerk

Luigi Battagliaas Scapegrace

Dominique Darelas English Tourist

Masha Preditas Russian Tourist

Eva Axénas Tadzio's Oldest Sister (uncredited)

Marcello Bonini Olasas Nobleman at Hotel Party (uncredited)

BB Bruno Boschettias Train Station Employee (uncredited)

Nicoletta Elmias Little Girl at Table (uncredited)

John Fordyceas Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Karl Menzelas Young Blond Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Mirella Pamphilias Hotel Guest (uncredited)

HN Howard Nelson Rubienas Hotel Guest (uncredited)