The Dance of Death

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.

Ilona Grübel

Judith

Lilli Palmer

Alice

Karl Michael Vogler

Kurt

Melanie Horeschowsky

Maja

Paul Verhoeven

Edgar

• Michael VerhoevenDirector · Writer
• August StrindbergWriter
• Monika PfefferleEditor

Release date

November 9, 1969

Status

Released

Original language

German

Rated

16

Genres

Drama