Death Watch(1980)
She's the target of every eye… including eyes only science could create.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier
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Cast
Romy Schneider
Katherine Mortenhoe
Harvey Keitel
Roddy
Harry Dean Stanton
Vincent Ferriman
Thérèse Liotard
Tracey
Max von Sydow
Gerald Mortenhoe
Caroline Langrishe
Girl in the Bar
William Russell
Dr. Mason
Vadim Glowna
Harry Graves
Eva Maria Meineke
Dr. Klausen
Bernhard Wicki
Katherine's Dad
Freddie Boardley
Technician
Robbie Coltrane
Limousine Driver
Julian Hough
Young Doctor
Peter Kelly
Technician
Boyd Nelson
Policeman
Billy Riddoch
Truck Driver
Derek Royle
Dave Matthieson
Ida Schuster
Old Woman
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Where can I watch Death Watch?+
Death Watch is available to stream on Fandor, The Roku Channel and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Death Watch come out?+
Death Watch was released in 1980.
How long is Death Watch?+
Death Watch runs for 131 minutes (2 hours and 11 minutes).
Who directed Death Watch?+
Death Watch was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who stars in Death Watch?+
Death Watch stars Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Thérèse Liotard and Max von Sydow.
Is Death Watch worth watching?+
Death Watch holds a 6.4/10 rating from 122 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and science fiction.
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