Death Watch (1980)
German and French sci-fi film directed by Bertrand Tavernier
Death Watch has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 min). In the US it is rated R. The German film released on 11 January 1980. It is directed by Bertrand Tavernier and stars Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel and Harry Dean Stanton.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Cast
- Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Max von Sydow, Bernhard Wicki, Thérèse Liotard, Caroline Langrishe, William Russell, Vadim Glowna, Eva Maria Meineke, Robbie Coltrane, David Haubenstock
- Cinematography
- Pierre-William Glenn
- Editing
- Armand Psenny
- Music
- Antoine Duhamel
- Written by
- Bertrand Tavernier, David Rayfiel
- Production
- Little Bear
- Distribution
- Antenne 2, Gaumont
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $7.6 million
- Based on
- The Unsleeping Eye
- Filmed in
- Glasgow
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 11 January 1980
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Death Watch?
Death Watch has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes, or 128 min.
When did Death Watch release?
Death Watch released on 11 January 1980.
Who directed Death Watch?
Death Watch is directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who is in the cast of Death Watch?
The cast of Death Watch includes Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Max von Sydow, Bernhard Wicki and Thérèse Liotard.
How much did Death Watch earn at the box office?
Death Watch grossed $7.6 million.
What is Death Watch rated in the US?
Death Watch is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Death Watch based on a true story or a book?
Death Watch is based on The Unsleeping Eye.
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