Death in Focus (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 1

Released in 1989, Death in Focus is a crime, war and horror film directed by Elvis Boorman, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Death in all it's faces and stages. From the horrors of Buchenwald to the devastation of Hiroshima. From the political assassinations of the second half of the 20th century to the bloody feeding frenzy of the pythons of Burma. Burned on to the screen like napalm victims of Vietnam. Followed by "Death in Focus" part 2.
Who’s in it. Death in Focus stars Ne Win as President Burma, Paul W. Tibbets Jr. as Pilot & aircraft commander, Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage) and Karl-Otto Koch as Commander KZ Buchenwald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Death in Focus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death in Focus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death in Focus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death in Focus (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death in Focus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death in Focus worth watching?
- Death in Focus holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, war and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death in Focus?
- Death in Focus stars Ne Win, Paul W. Tibbets Jr., Adolf Hitler, Karl-Otto Koch and Hermann Pister.
- When was Death in Focus released?
- Death in Focus was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.