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Death and the Compass(Movie, 1996)

1h 26min | Genres: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Death and the CompassRating: 2.9/5 (with 66 votes)
Death and the Compass is a 1996 American thriller film written and directed by Alex Cox, based on Jorge Luis Borges' 1942 short story of the same name. It stars Peter Boyle, Miguel Sandoval, and Christopher Eccleston. Mexican actress Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez also appears. The film was originally a 55-minute drama made for Spanish TV/BBC in 1992. Producer Karl Braun found further money to expand the film into a feature, but the film was not completed for four years. It was filmed on location in Mexico City. The soundtrack was composed by Dan Wool and Pray for Rain. ()
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About Death and the Compass

In a totalitarian future, in a nightmare metropolis, inhabited only by criminals and police, Erik Lonnrot, a gifted detective, investigates a series of strange murders and disappearances that seem to implicate a insane crime lord. (Re-released in 1996 as a feature film, 86 minutes.)

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Additional Information

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Production countries: Spain, France, United Kingdom (UK)
Based on the work of: Jorge Luis Borges ("Death and the Compass")
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 08/05/1992
Director: Alex Cox
Screenwriter: Alex Cox
Composer: Pray for Rain
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Cuentos de Borges: «La muerte y la brújula»"
"Death & the Compass"

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WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:117723, Added: 03/22/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024