Diary of the Dead(1976)
Some people come back to haunt you no matter how deep you bury them.
Diary of the Dead Synopsis
An unemployed man who lives with his wife and overbearing mother-in-law sees an opportunity to relieve himself of the old bat, which tangles him in a maze of deception.
Diary of the Dead (1976) is a thriller film directed by Arvin Brown, released on January 1, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Héctor Elizondo, Salome Jens, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Joseph Maher. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Arvin Brown
- Writers:
- Robert L. Fish, Ruth Rendell, I.C. Rapoport
- Producers:
- Charles B. Moss Jr.
- Composer:
- Jacques Urbont
- Status:
- Released
Diary of the Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Héctor Elizondo
as Stan
Salome Jens
as Vera
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Maud Kennaway
Joseph Maher
as Walter Johnson (as Joe Maher)
Edward Binns
as Mr. McNulty
- Joyce Ebert
Joyce Ebert
as Mrs. Patterson
Laurie Kennedy
as Ellie
James Naughton
as George
Austin Pendleton
as Dr. Klein
- George Spalding
George Spalding
as Lt. Andrews
Richard Venture
as Fergy
Lee Wallace
as Lt. Gart
Key crew
Directed by Arvin Brown, written by Robert L. Fish, Ruth Rendell and I.C. Rapoport, produced by Charles B. Moss Jr..
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Diary of the Dead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Diary of the Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Diary of the Dead?
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The main cast of Diary of the Dead (1976) includes Héctor Elizondo, Salome Jens, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Joseph Maher and Edward Binns. The film was directed by Arvin Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Diary of the Dead released?
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Diary of the Dead was released on January 1, 1976 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Diary of the Dead worth watching?
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Diary of the Dead (1976) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.