Death and the Maiden
"Prepare yourself for the moment of truth."
Originally released in 1994. Death and the Maiden is a drama/thriller film. directed by Roman Polanski.
Starring Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, and Stuart Wilson
Synopsis
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (544 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Sigourney Weaver
as Paulina Escobar
Ben Kingsley
as Dr. Roberto Miranda
Stuart Wilson
as Gerardo Escobar
Krystia Mova
as Dr. Miranda's Wife
Jonathan Vega
as Dr. Miranda's Son
Rodolphe Vega
as Dr. Miranda's Son
Gilberto Cortés
as String Quartet Player
Jorge Cruz
as String Quartet Player
Carlos Moreno
as String Quartet Player
Eduardo Valenzuela
as String Quartet Player
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,003,716
Production Companies
- Capitol Films
- Les Films de l'Astre
- Flach Film
- Channel Four Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death and the Maiden about?
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Who directed Death and the Maiden?
Death and the Maiden was directed by Roman Polanski.
How long is Death and the Maiden?
Death and the Maiden has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Death and the Maiden released?
Death and the Maiden was released on May 4, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death and the Maiden?
The main cast of Death and the Maiden includes Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Krystia Mova, Jonathan Vega.
Is Death and the Maiden worth watching?
Death and the Maiden has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 544 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.