Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987): Cast & Plot
Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a 1987 drama thriller directed by Francesco Rosi, starring Rupert Everett as Bayardo San Roman, Ornella Muti and Alain Cuny. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Francesco Rosi
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Les Films Ariane
- After the credits
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What Is Chronicle of a Death Foretold About?
The premise of Chronicle of a Death Foretold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A suspenseful Italian crime drama set in a Colombian river town, it traces the chain of events that culminate in a murder. Adapted from Gabriel García Márquez’s novel, the narrative opens in the present with a middle‑aged doctor who, after a twenty‑year absence, returns to the village to probe the killing that happened just before his departure.
Chronicle of a Death Foretold Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- female nudity
- paddleboat
- sharpening a knife
- knife
- village
- latin america
- old love
- sense of honor
- lost honor
- crime of honor
- honor killing
- family honor
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- twin brother
- gossip
- love letter
- ruin
- letter writing
- revenge
- butcher knife
- mysterious past
- past
- murder investigation
- investigation
- archives
- repudiation
- buying a house
- wedding ceremony
- wedding night
- canceled wedding
- bird poop
- dream
- nature
- blessing
- bishop
- title same as book
- wedding present
- wedding
- paddlewheel boat
- paddle steamer
- 1950s
- colombia
- suspected affair
- honor
- based on novel
- rainforest
Chronicle of a Death Foretold Cast & Characters
Rupert Everett leads the cast as Bayardo San Roman, with Ornella Muti as Angela Vicario and Alain Cuny as El Viudo Xius. Directed by Francesco Rosi; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Francesco Rosi
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Rupert Everett as Bayardo San Roman - Ornella Muti as Angela Vicario
- Alain Cuny as El Viudo Xius
- Carlos Miranda as Pedro Vicario
Also Starring in Chronicle of a Death Foretold
· 13 more- Anthony Delon Santiago Nasar
- Vicky Hernández Clotilde Armenta
- Carolina Rosi Flora Miguel
- Gian Maria Volonté Dr. Cristo Bedoya
- Irene Papas Madre de Angela
- Rogerio Miranda Pablo Vicario
- Lucia Bosè Placida Linero
- Sergi Mateu Giovane Cristo Bedoya
- Leonor Gonzales Victoria Guzman
- Caroline Lang Margot
- Silverio Blasi Coronel Aponte
- Edgardo Román Faustino Santos
- Lucy Martínez
More from Francesco Rosi
More films directed by Francesco Rosi: The Truce, The Palermo Connection, Carmen and Three Brothers.
Chronicle of a Death Foretold Plot Summary
What happens in Chronicle of a Death Foretold from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Six months before the tragedy that haunts a small Colombian city on the banks of the Magdalena River, a foreign and exceedingly wealthy man arrives with one clear motive: to find a wife. Bayardo San Román is immediately drawn to the extraordinary beauty of a local girl, Angela Vicario, who is initially wary of his grand displays of affection. Yet his persistence is relentless, and he wins her over with gifts and gestures that seem to promise a secure future. The day after their first encounter, Angela is seen selling raffle tickets at a town event, and Bayardo doubles down on his pursuit, even buying the remaining tickets to secure a music box that he then has delivered to her house as a symbol of his devotion.
Full summary
The whole story of Chronicle of a Death Foretold, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who arrives in town seeking a wife?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Crónica de una Muerte Anunciada” and “Chronique d'une mort annoncée”.
- Also known as
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- Crónica de una Muerte Anunciada
- Chronique d'une mort annoncée
- Chronik eines angekündigten Todes
- Crônica de Uma Morte Anunciada
- Хроника на една предизвестена смърт, გამოცხადებული სიკვდილის ქრონიკა
- Хроника объявленной смерти
- 预知死亡纪事
- 予告された殺人の記録
- Crònica d’una mort anunciada
- Kırmızı Pazartesi
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Chronicle of a Death Foretold FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chronicle of a Death Foretold, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Chronicle of a Death Foretold released?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold was released on May 8, 1987.
Who directed Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold was directed by Francesco Rosi.
More films by Francesco Rosi Who is in the cast of Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold stars Rupert Everett as Bayardo San Roman, Ornella Muti as Angela Vicario and Alain Cuny as El Viudo Xius, among 17 credited actors.
Does Chronicle of a Death Foretold have a post-credit scene?
No. Chronicle of a Death Foretold has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chronicle of a Death Foretold in?
The original language of Chronicle of a Death Foretold is Italian.
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