Death and the Compass
1992, English. Directed by Alex Cox.
In a totalitarian future, in a nightmare metropolis, inhabited only by criminals and police, Erik Lonnrot, a gifted detective, investigates a series of strange murders and disappearances that seem to implicate a insane crime lord. (Re-released in 1996 as a feature film, 86 minutes.)
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Alex CoxDirector
- Peter BoyleLonnrot
- Miguel SandovalTreviranus
- Christopher EcclestonSchartach / Zunz / Gryphius
- Zaide Silvia GutiérrezMs. Espinoza / Harlequin
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Blot
- Alonso EchánoveNovalis
- Eduardo López RojasFinnegan
- Alex CoxCommander Borges
- Karl BraunSargent / Green Scharlach
- Gabriela GurrolaHooker / Harlequin
- Ariane PellicerNatasha
- Mario Iván MartínezManager
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1992
- Country
- France, Spain, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alex Cox
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What Death and the Compass is based on
Death and the Compass is based on Death and the Compass, a short story by Jorge Luis Borges.
Short story
Death and the Compass
By Jorge Luis Borges
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How long is Death and the Compass?
Death and the Compass runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is Death and the Compass on?
Death and the Compass isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 August 1992. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death and the Compass?
If you liked Death and the Compass, try Hello, A Sister's Secret, Seeds of Yesterday.
Who directed Death and the Compass?
Death and the Compass (1992) was directed by Alex Cox and stars Peter Boyle, Miguel Sandoval, Christopher Eccleston.
What is Death and the Compass based on?
Death and the Compass is based on Death and the Compass, a short story by Jorge Luis Borges.