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Fanfare for a Death Scene (1964): Cast

Fanfare for a Death Scene (1964) movie poster

Fanfare for a Death Scene is a 1964 action thriller directed by Leslie Stevens, starring Burgess Meredith as Prof. George Bannerman, Telly Savalas and J.D. Cannon. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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Fanfare for a Death Scene (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Leslie Stevens
Genres
Thriller , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fanfare for a Death Scene About?

The premise of Fanfare for a Death Scene without spoilers.

An American secret agent pursues a vanished scientist, racing against a ruthless enemy to secure a revolutionary formula that could change the balance of power. With time running out, he must outwit adversaries, infiltrate hidden locations, and recover the breakthrough before it falls into hostile hands.

Fanfare for a Death Scene Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • scientist
  • secret formula
  • secret agent
  • woman drowned
  • dead woman on floor
  • bondage
  • bathtub
  • barefoot
  • trumpeter
  • jazz music
  • espionage
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Cast & crew

Fanfare for a Death Scene Cast & Characters

Burgess Meredith leads the cast as Prof. George Bannerman, with Telly Savalas as Ilchidai Khan and J.D. Cannon as Col. Dorn. Directed by Leslie Stevens; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Leslie Stevens

More films directed by Leslie Stevens, best-rated first: Private Property, Three Kinds of Heat, I Love a Mystery and Incubus.

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Fanfare for a Death Scene FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fanfare for a Death Scene, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fanfare for a Death Scene?

Fanfare for a Death Scene runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was Fanfare for a Death Scene released?

Fanfare for a Death Scene was released on September 1, 1964.

Who directed Fanfare for a Death Scene?

Fanfare for a Death Scene was directed by Leslie Stevens.

More films by Leslie Stevens

Who is in the cast of Fanfare for a Death Scene?

Fanfare for a Death Scene stars Burgess Meredith as Prof. George Bannerman, Telly Savalas as Ilchidai Khan and J.D. Cannon as Col. Dorn, among 11 credited actors.

Does Fanfare for a Death Scene have a post-credit scene?

No. Fanfare for a Death Scene has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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