Why are the good people dying?
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
The Crazies (1973) is a science fiction, horror and action film directed by George A. Romero, released on March 16, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan, Harold Wayne Jones and Lynn Lowry. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 424 ratings.
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Lane Carroll
as Judy
Will MacMillan
as David
Harold Wayne Jones
as Clank
Lynn Lowry
as Kathy
Lloyd Hollar
as Col. Peckem
Richard Liberty
as Artie
Richard France
as Dr. Watts
Harry Spillman
as Maj. Ryder
Bill Thunhurst
as Brubaker
Stephen Liska
as Soldier
S. William Hinzman
as Man Shooting at Doctor's Office
Will Disney
as Dr. Brookmyre
Directed by George A. Romero, written by George A. Romero and Paul McCollough, produced by Al Croft.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 424 ratings.
I suppose this might resonate more now in the wake of the recent global lockdown, but I'm afraid I found it all rather tame and predictable. A devastating virus is accidentally released in a small Pennsylvania town and the military have to contain it before the gradual, but irreversible, insanity it causes spreads throughout the entire country. Responsibility for this onerous task rests firmly with "Col. Peckem"…
Reviewed on April 1, 2023
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The main cast of The Crazies (1973) includes Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan, Harold Wayne Jones, Lynn Lowry and Lloyd Hollar. The film was directed by George A. Romero. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Crazies was released on March 16, 1973 and runs for 1h 43m.
The Crazies (1973) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 424 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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