The Dance of Death (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1969 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1969, The Dance of Death is a notable film directed by David Giles, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. An egocentric artillery captain and his venomous wife engage in savage unremitting battles in their isolated island fortress of the coast of Sweden at the turn of the century. Alice, a former actress who sacrificed her career for secluded military life with Edgar, reveals on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary, the veritable hell their marriage has been. Edgar, an aging schizoid who refuses to acknowledge his severe illness, struggles to sustain his ferocity and arrogance with an animal disregard for other people.
Who’s in it. The Dance of Death stars Laurence Olivier as Edgar, Geraldine McEwan as Alice, Carolyn Jones as Jenny and Maggie Riley as Karen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Dance of Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In Vereinigtes Königreich you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dance of Death page.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Dance of Death (1969)?
- In Vereinigtes Königreich, The Dance of Death is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dance of Death worth watching?
- The Dance of Death holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dance of Death?
- The Dance of Death stars Laurence Olivier, Geraldine McEwan, Carolyn Jones, Maggie Riley and Robert Lang.
- When was The Dance of Death released?
- The Dance of Death was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.