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Death Watch 1980 Directed by Bertrand Tavernier La Mort en direct

She's the target of every eye… including eyes only science could create.

In a future world where the disease has been finally defeated and everything can be sold, even the crude spectacle of death, the rare case of a dying woman becomes the morbid theme of a revolutionary reality show, broadcast through the curious eyes of a peculiar camera.

Production Countries France , Germany
Language French
Spoken Languages English , French , German
Release Date 23 January 1980
131 mins
Cast
Romy Schneider Katherine Mortenhoe
Harry Dean Stanton Vincent Ferriman
Max von Sydow Gerald Mortenhoe
Caroline Langrishe Girl in the Bar
William Russell Dr. Mason
Vadim Glowna Harry Graves
Eva Maria Meineke Dr. Klausen
Bernhard Wicki Katherine's Dad
Freddie Boardley Technician
Robbie Coltrane Limousine Driver
Julian Hough Young Doctor
Peter Kelly Technician
Boyd Nelson Policeman
Billy Riddoch Truck Driver
Derek Royle Dave Matthieson
Ida Schuster Old Woman
Vari Sylvester Saleswoman
Paul Young Police Officer
Bill Nighy Katherine's Co-worker (uncredited)