Death Watch
“She's the target of every eye… including eyes only science could create.”
Synopsis
In a future world where disease has been eradicated and everything can be bought and sold, including the grim spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the focus of a provocative reality show. The program is broadcast through the unique perspective of an unusual camera.
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Principal cast & crew: 33
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Edited by Michael EllisShot by Pierre William GlennScored by Antoine DuhamelDesigned by Anthony Pratt
Also known as
- Death Watch - Der gekaufte Todde
- Der gekaufte Todde
- Death Watchen
- La morte in direttait
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Cast & Crew
33 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Romy Schneider
as Katherine Mortenhoe
Harvey Keitel
as Roddy
Harry Dean Stanton
as Vincent Ferriman
Therese Liotard
as Tracey
Max Von Sydow
as Gerald Mortenhoe
Caroline Langrishe
as Girl in the Bar
William Russell
as Dr. Mason
Vadim Glowna
as Harry Graves
Eva Maria Meineke
as Dr. Klausen
Bernhard Wicki
as Katherine's Dad
Freddie Boardley
as Technician
Robbie Coltrane
as Limousine Driver
Supporting cast
11Directors
1Writers
3Producers
1Other crew
6Parents Guide
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