The Dance of Death (1969)
An adaptation of the play by August Strindberg. An egocentric artillery Captain and his venomous wife battle on their isolated island fortress. Alice, a former actress, reveals their marriage’s hell on their 25th anniversary. Edgar, an aging schizophrenic, struggles with his illness and arrogance. Fearing Alice and her cousin Kurt may ally against him, he retaliates. Alice lures Kurt into a plot to destroy Edgar.
Director: Michael Verhoeven
Genre: Drama
Release Date: November 9, 1969
Cast
- Ilona Grübel - Judith
- Lilli Palmer - Alice
- Karl Michael Vogler - Kurt
- Melanie Horeschowsky - Maja
- Paul Verhoeven - Edgar
Screenplay
Editing: Monika Pfefferle
Production: Sentana Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Michael Verhoeven
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dance of Death about?
- An adaptation of the play by August Strindberg. An egocentric artillery Captain and his venomous wife battle on their isolated island fortress. Alice, a former actress, reveals their marriage’s hell on their 25th anniversary. Edgar, an aging schizophrenic, struggles with his illness and arrogance. Fearing Alice and her cousin Kurt may ally against him, he retaliates. Alice lures Kurt into a plot to destroy Edgar.
- Who directed The Dance of Death?
- The Dance of Death was directed by Michael Verhoeven.
- Who stars in The Dance of Death?
- The Dance of Death stars Ilona Grübel, Lilli Palmer, Karl Michael Vogler, Melanie Horeschowsky, Paul Verhoeven.
- What genre is The Dance of Death?
- The Dance of Death is a Drama film.
- Where was The Dance of Death produced?
- The Dance of Death was produced in Germany.