Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Originally released in 1987. Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a crime/drama film. directed by Francesco Rosi.
Starring Rupert Everett, Ornella Muti, and Gian Maria Volonté
Synopsis
This suspenseful Italian crime drama is set in a Colombian river town and chronicles the series of events that led up to murder. Based on a novel by distinguished author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the tale begins in the present as a middle-aged doctor returns to the village after a twenty-year absence to investigate the murder that occurred just before he left.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 8, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (83 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Rupert Everett
as Bayardo San Roman
Ornella Muti
as Angela Vicario
Gian Maria Volonté
as Dr. Cristo Bedoya
Lucia Bosè
as Placida Linero
Anthony Delon
as Santiago Nasar
Alain Cuny
as El Viudo Xius
Sergi Mateu
as Giovane Cristo Bedoya
Vicky Hernández
as Clotilde Armenta
Caroline Lang
as Margot
Carolina Rosi
as Flora Miguel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Les Films Ariane
- France 3 Cinéma
- Italmedia Film
- Soprofilms
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chronicle of a Death Foretold about?
This suspenseful Italian crime drama is set in a Colombian river town and chronicles the series of events that led up to murder. Based on a novel by distinguished author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the...
Who directed Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold was directed by Francesco Rosi.
How long is Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Chronicle of a Death Foretold released?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold was released on May 8, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
The main cast of Chronicle of a Death Foretold includes Rupert Everett, Ornella Muti, Gian Maria Volonté, Lucia Bosè, Anthony Delon.