Overview

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.

Cast

Ilona Grübel, Lilli Palmer, Karl Michael Vogler, Melanie Horeschowsky, Paul Verhoeven

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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.

When was "The Dance of Death" released?

The Dance of Death was released in 1969.

Who stars in "The Dance of Death"?

The cast includes Ilona Grübel, Lilli Palmer, Karl Michael Vogler, Melanie Horeschowsky.