Chronicle of a Death Foretold
1987, Italian. Directed by Francesco Rosi.
This suspenseful Italian crime drama is set in a Colombian river town and chronicles the series of events that led up to murder. Based on a novel by distinguished author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the tale begins in the present as a middle-aged doctor returns to the village after a twenty-year absence to investigate the murder that occurred just before he left.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Francesco RosiDirector
- Rupert EverettBayardo San Roman
- Ornella MutiAngela Vicario
- Gian Maria VolontéDr. Cristo Bedoya
- Lucia BosèPlacida Linero
- Anthony DelonSantiago Nasar
- Alain CunyEl Viudo Xius
- Sergi MateuGiovane Cristo Bedoya
- Vicky HernándezClotilde Armenta
- Caroline LangMargot
- Carolina RosiFlora Miguel
- Silverio BlasiCoronel Aponte
- Sergi MateuGiovani Cristof
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1987
- Original title
- Cronaca di una morte annunciata
- Country
- Italy, France, Colombia
- Written by
- Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi
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What Chronicle of a Death Foretold is based on
Chronicle of a Death Foretold is based on Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1981) by Gabriel García Márquez.
1981
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
By Gabriel García Márquez
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Chronicle of a Death Foretold: quick answers
Is Chronicle of a Death Foretold worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Chronicle of a Death Foretold have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Chronicle of a Death Foretold. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Chronicle of a Death Foretold parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Chronicle of a Death Foretold yet.
Which OTT platform is Chronicle of a Death Foretold on?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 May 1987. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
If you liked Chronicle of a Death Foretold, try Farewell, My Lovely, Blindfire, One Night in Bangkok.
Who directed Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987) was directed by Francesco Rosi and stars Rupert Everett, Ornella Muti, Gian Maria Volonté.
What is Chronicle of a Death Foretold based on?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold is based on Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1981) by Gabriel García Márquez.