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Death in Venice

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on BBC Two England

Starring Dirk . Bogarde Veniceat the turn of the century: famous composer
Gustav von Aschenbach arrives at the Lido dispirited and in desperate need of tranquillity.
Among his fellow guests is an exquisitely beautiful boy who embodies the grace and purity von Aschenbach has sought all his life.
One of the most beautiful films of its decade, featuring one of Bogarde's best performances.
Screenplay by LUCHINO VISCONTI and NICOLA BADALUCCO Based on the novel by THOMAS MANN
Directed by LUCHINO VISCONTI
* BARRY NORMAN : page 18
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Contributors

Unknown:
Dirk . Bogarde
Unknown:
Gustav von Aschenbach
Unknown:
Luchino Visconti
Novel By:
Thomas Mann
Directed By:
Luchino Visconti
Directed By:
Barry Norman
Gustav von Aschenbach:
Dirk Bogarde
Tadzio:
Bjorn Andresen
Tadzio's mother:
Silvana Mangano
Frau von Aschenbach:
Marisa Berenson
Source: Radio Times

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