A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
- Awards
- 4 nominations total
Gilberto Cortés
- String Quartet Player
- (as Gilberto Cortes)
Karen Strassman
- Elena Galvin
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSigourney Weaver stated in a later interview that Director Roman Polanski would sometimes randomly fire a gun in order to get the most genuine expressions of fear from the cast.
- GoofsDr. Miranda's moustache changes inconsistently throughout the movie.
- Quotes
Gerardo Escobar: In a democracy, the midnight knock on the door can be friendly.
- SoundtracksSCHUBERT STRING QUARTET IN D MINOR
Written by Franz Schubert
Performed by Amadeus Quartet (as The Amadeus Quartet)
Recording courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon Gmbh
Featured review
This movie, Death and the Maiden, is a remarkable production given that it is a stage drama put on film. There is virtually only one set. The actors are incredible. You never lose the essence of the Director, Roman Polanski. Your interest never wanes in this thriller. Sigourney Weaver is outstanding. She is shattered by her initial confrontation with her torturer, Ben Kingsley. And then her recalling of the atrocities at his hands gives her tremendous strength, the strength of a tiger. The climax is unsettling but proves the virtue of forgiveness and acceptance even with extreme misgivings. This is a movie that stays in your memory. Kudos to all concerned.
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Death & the Maiden
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,103,716
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $74,366
- Dec 26, 1994
- Gross worldwide
- $3,103,716
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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