Death Watch (1980)
Original title: La Mort en direct
Death Watch is a 1980 French-language drama movie directed by Bertrand Tavernier, with a running time of 2h 11m. It stars Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel and Harry Dean Stanton.
In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.
Quick answers
What is Death Watch about?
In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.
When was Death Watch released?
Death Watch was released on 23 January 1980.
How long is Death Watch?
Death Watch runs 2h 11m.
Who made Death Watch?
Death Watch was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Where can I watch Death Watch?
Death Watch is available on Criterion Channel, Fandor, The Roku Channel and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Death Watch
Stream: Criterion Channel, Fandor
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Romy Schneider as Katherine Mortenhoe
- Harvey Keitel as Roddy
- Harry Dean Stanton as Vincent Ferriman
- Thérèse Liotard as Tracey
- Max von Sydow as Gerald Mortenhoe
- Caroline Langrishe as Girl in the Bar
- William Russell as Dr. Mason
- Vadim Glowna as Harry Graves
- Eva Maria Meineke as Dr. Klausen
- Bernhard Wicki as Katherine's Dad
- Freddie Boardley as Technician
- Robbie Coltrane as Limousine Driver