Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Romy Schneider | ... | Katherine Mortenhoe | |
Harvey Keitel | ... | Roddy | |
Harry Dean Stanton | ... | Vincent Ferriman | |
Thérèse Liotard | ... | Tracey | |
Max von Sydow | ... | Gerald Mortenhoe (as Max Von Sydow) | |
Caroline Langrishe | ... | Girl in the Bar | |
William Russell | ... | Dr.Mason (as William Russel) | |
Vadim Glowna | ... | Harry Graves | |
Eva Maria Meineke | ... | Dr. Klausen | |
Bernhard Wicki | ... | Katherine's Dad (as Bernard Wicki) | |
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Freddie Boardley | ... | Technician |
Robbie Coltrane | ... | Limosine driver | |
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Julian Hough | ... | Young doctor |
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Peter Kelly | ... | Technician |
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Boyd Nelson | ... | Policeman |
Roddy has a camera implanted in his brain. He is then hired by a television Producer to film a documentary of terminally ill Katherine, without her knowledge. His footage will then be run on the popular television series, "Death Watch". Written by Philip Brubaker <coda@nando.net>
When I first saw this film at the age of seven, I was left highly impressed. From that moment on, Death Watch (La Mort en Direct) has been one of my favourite films. Although there are some weaker moments (a dull voice-over from a supporting actress, a climax that does not really hit the spot, French opening titles) the acting, the dialogues, haunting soundtrack and the charisma of Schneider and Keitel make watching this film a very good experience. Credit also to the director of photography and his camera crew, whose wonderful style may remind you of Dean Cundey's work on Halloween (1978).