Composer Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice for health reasons. There, he becomes obsessed with the stunning beauty of an adolescent Polish boy named Tadzio who is staying with his family at the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido as Aschenbach.
as Gustav von Aschenbach
as Tadzio
as Hotel Manager
as Alfred
as Tadzio's Governess
as Tadzio's Mother
as Aschenbach's Wife
as Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
as Travel Agent
as Barber
as Vagrant
as Jaschu, Polish Youth
as Hotel Clerk
as Scapegrace
as English Tourist
as Russian Tourist
as Tadzio's Oldest Sister (uncredited)
as Nobleman at Hotel Party (uncredited)
as Train Station Employee (uncredited)
as Little Girl at Table (uncredited)
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as Young Blond Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as Man Fainting at Station (uncredited)
as Stationmaster (uncredited)