La Danse de mort
Seen it?1948 | 88 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
A sinister fortress on an island where the sun never seems to shine. An officer whose values have long gone a thing of the past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 784 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marcel Cravenne
- Erich von StroheimEdgar
- Denise VernacThéa
- Pierre PalauLe sergent / Il sergente
- Massimo SeratoStéphane / Stefano
- Paul OettlyLe général / Il generale
- Margo LionMathilde - la servante
- Henri PonsLe timonier
- Maria DenisRita
- Jean ServaisKurt