The Life of the Dead(1991)
La Vie des morts
The Life of the Dead Synopsis
A young woman convenes with her extended family in a provincial village where her cousin, in a coma, is hospitalized after attempting suicide.
The Life of the Dead (1991) is a drama film directed by Arnaud Desplechin, released on June 12, 1991 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Thibault de Montalembert, Roch Leibovici, Marianne Denicourt and Bernard Ballet. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Writers:
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Cinematographer:
- Éric Gautier
- Composer:
- Marjolaine Ott
- Production:
- Odessa Films, RGP Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Life of the Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thibault de Montalembert
as Christian McGillis
Roch Leibovici
as Yvan McGillis
Marianne Denicourt
as Pascale McGillis
- Bernard Ballet
Bernard Ballet
as Edouard McGillis
- Suzel Goffre
Suzel Goffre
as Irina Lenehan
Laurence Côte
as Isabelle Lenehan
Benoît Brione
as Charles O'Madden Burke
Laurent Schilling
as Tony O'Madden Burke
Emmanuel Salinger
as Bob O'Madden Burke
Emmanuelle Devos
as Laurence O'Madden Burke
André Cellier
as Père Fitzsimmons
Hélène Roussel
as Nell O'Madden Burke
Key crew
Directed by Arnaud Desplechin, written by Arnaud Desplechin.
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The Life of the Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Life of the Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Life of the Dead online?
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The Life of the Dead (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Life of the Dead?
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The main cast of The Life of the Dead (1991) includes Thibault de Montalembert, Roch Leibovici, Marianne Denicourt, Bernard Ballet and Suzel Goffre. The film was directed by Arnaud Desplechin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life of the Dead released?
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The Life of the Dead was released on June 12, 1991 and runs for 53m.
Is The Life of the Dead worth watching?
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The Life of the Dead (1991) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.