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.

Dirk Bogardeas Gustav von Aschenbach
Björn Andrésenas Tadzio
Romolo Vallias Hotel Manager
Mark Burnsas Alfred
Nora Riccias Tadzio's Governess
Silvana Manganoas Tadzio's Mother
Marisa Berensonas Aschenbach's Wife
Carole Andréas Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Leslie Frenchas Travel Agent
Franco Fabrizias Barber
Pasqualino De Santis