Death Whistles the Blues (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1964, Death Whistles the Blues is a drama and crime film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Vogel, an important trafficker, betrayed two of his accomplices, Castro and Smith. The first was shot by police, while the latter was imprisoned. Fifteen years later, Vogel adopted a new identity and moved to Jamaica with his wife, Linda. Smith comes back for revenge but Vogel sends his henchmen to kill him.
Who’s in it. Death Whistles the Blues stars Perla Cristal as Lina, Danik Patisson as Moira Santos, Conrado San Martín as Alfred Pereira, Agent 069 and Georges Rollin as Paul Radeck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Death Whistles the Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Whistles the Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Whistles the Blues tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Whistles the Blues (1964)?
- In US, Death Whistles the Blues is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Whistles the Blues worth watching?
- Death Whistles the Blues holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Whistles the Blues?
- Death Whistles the Blues stars Perla Cristal, Danik Patisson, Conrado San Martín, Georges Rollin and Manuel Alexandre.
- When was Death Whistles the Blues released?
- Death Whistles the Blues was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.