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 Bogarde Gustav von Aschenbach
Björn Andrésen Tadzio
Romolo Valli Hotel Manager
Mark Burns Alfred
Nora Ricci Tadzio's Governess
Silvana Mangano Tadzio's Mother
Marisa Berenson Aschenbach's Wife
Carole André Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Leslie French Travel Agent
Franco Fabrizi Barber
Antonio Apicella Vagrant
Sergio Garfagnoli Jaschu, Polish Youth
Ciro Cristofoletti Hotel Clerk
Luigi Battaglia Scapegrace
Dominique Darel English Tourist
Masha Predit Russian Tourist
Eva Axén Tadzio's Oldest Sister (uncredited)
Marcello Bonini Olas Nobleman at Hotel Party (uncredited)
Bruno Boschetti Train Station Employee (uncredited)
Nicoletta Elmi Little Girl at Table (uncredited)
John Fordyce Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Karl Menzel Young Blond Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Mirella Pamphili Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Howard Nelson Rubien Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Marco Tulli Man Fainting at Station (uncredited)
Bill Vanders Stationmaster (uncredited)