Death and the Compass_
In a totalitarian future, in a nightmare metropolis, inhabited only by criminals and police, Erik Lonnrot, a gifted detective, investigates a series of strange murders and disappearances that seem to implicate a insane crime lord. (Re-released in 1996 as a feature film, 86 minutes.)
Starring
Peter Boyle, Miguel Sandoval, Christopher Eccleston
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Death and the Compass was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
In a totalitarian future, in a nightmare metropolis, inhabited only by criminals and police, Erik Lonnrot, a gifted detective, investigates a series of stran...
Death and the Compass is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (19)
Peter Boyle
Lonnrot
Miguel Sandoval
Treviranus
Christopher Eccleston
Schartach / Zunz / Gryphius
Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez
Ms. Espinoza / Harlequin
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Blot
Alonso Echánove
Novalis
Eduardo López Rojas
Finnegan
Alex Cox
Commander Borges
Karl Braun
Sargent / Green Scharlach
GG
Gabriela Gurrola
Hooker / Harlequin
Ariane Pellicer
Natasha
Mario Iván Martínez
Manager
RP
René Pereyra
Azevedo
Roberto Sosa
Drug Addict I
Bruno Bichir
Drug Addict II
María Fernanda García
Attractive Woman
AW
Abel Woolrich
Barman
Martin LaSalle
Dr. Yarmolinsky
Luis de Icaza
Bigot
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (12 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Death and the Compass about?
In a totalitarian future, in a nightmare metropolis, inhabited only by criminals and police, Erik Lonnrot, a gifted detective, investigates a series of strange murders and disappearances that seem to implicate a insane crime lord. (Re-released in 1996 as a feature film, 86 minutes.)
How long is Death and the Compass?
Death and the Compass has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Death and the Compass?
The cast of Death and the Compass includes Peter Boyle, Miguel Sandoval, Christopher Eccleston, Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, Pedro Armendáriz Jr..
What is the rating of Death and the Compass?
Death and the Compass has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Thriller
TV Movie