The Dead(1987)
A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.
The Dead Synopsis
After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.
The Dead (1987) is a drama film directed by John Huston, released on September 3, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Dan O'Herlihy and Helena Carroll. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 197 ratings.
- Director:
- John Huston
- Writers:
- Tony Huston, James Joyce
- Producers:
- Wieland Schulz-Keil, Chris Sievernich
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Composer:
- Alex North
- Production:
- Liffey Films, Vestron Pictures, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Delta Film GmbH, Channel 4 Television
- Budget:
- $3,500,000
- Revenue:
- $4,370,078
- Status:
- Released
The Dead (1987) Trailer
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The Dead Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Dead.
The Dead - Trailer
Trailer
Dan Ireland on THE DEAD (Trailer Commentary)
Featurette
John Huston Directs His Final Film
Behind the Scenes
The Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anjelica Huston
as Gretta Conroy
Donal McCann
as Gabriel Conroy
Dan O'Herlihy
as Mr. Browne
Helena Carroll
as Aunt Kate
- Cathleen Delany
Cathleen Delany
as Aunt Julia
- Ingrid Craigie
Ingrid Craigie
as Mary Jane
Donal Donnelly
as Freddy Malins
Colm Meaney
as Mr. Bergin
- Rachael Dowling
Rachael Dowling
as Lily
Marie Kean
as Mrs. Malins
- Frank Patterson
Frank Patterson
as Bartell D'Arcy
- Lyda Anderson
Lyda Anderson
as Miss Daly
Key crew
Directed by John Huston, written by Tony Huston and James Joyce, produced by Wieland Schulz-Keil and Chris Sievernich.
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The Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 197 ratings.
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The Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dead online?
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The Dead (1987) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dead?
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The main cast of The Dead (1987) includes Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Dan O'Herlihy, Helena Carroll and Cathleen Delany. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dead released?
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The Dead was released on September 3, 1987 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Dead worth watching?
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The Dead (1987) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 197 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dead?
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Yes. The official The Dead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.