The Dance of Death
1969, English. Directed by David Giles.
An egocentric artillery captain and his venomous wife engage in savage unremitting battles in their isolated island fortress of the coast of Sweden at the turn of the century. Alice, a former actress who sacrificed her career for secluded military life with Edgar, reveals on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary, the veritable hell their marriage has been. Edgar, an aging schizoid who refuses to acknowledge his severe illness, struggles to sustain his ferocity and arrogance with an animal disregard for other people.
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- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- Released
- 1 August 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom
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What The Dance of Death is based on
The Dance of Death is based on The Dance of Death (1900).
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The Dance of Death runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
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The Dance of Death isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1969. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dance of Death?
If you liked The Dance of Death, try Hands of Stone, The Visit, That Evening Sun.
Who directed The Dance of Death?
The Dance of Death (1969) was directed by David Giles and stars Laurence Olivier, Geraldine McEwan, Maggie Riley.
What is The Dance of Death based on?
The Dance of Death is based on The Dance of Death (1900).