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The Dead

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Also known as Dead

1987 film directed by John Huston

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Within Vinony's link graph, The Dead is referenced by 246 other articles, and connects out to Epiphany (holiday), English language and Scotland.

It sits within the topics 1987 American films, 1987 British films and 1987 drama films.

Its subject is documented across 19 Wikipedia language editions.

Film · TMDB

6.9

After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.

Released: 1987-09-0383 minDir: John HustonDramaBudget: $3.5MBox office: $4.4M

Cast

  • Anjelica Huston as Gretta Conroy
  • Donal McCann as Gabriel Conroy
  • Dan O'Herlihy as Mr. Browne
  • Helena Carroll as Aunt Kate
  • Cathleen Delany as Aunt Julia
  • Ingrid Craigie as Mary Jane

Themes

  • dublin, ireland
  • based on short story
  • dinner party
  • 1900s

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Ratings

IMDb

7.2/10

9,286 votes

Rotten Tomatoes

94%

Year
1987
Runtime
83 min
Genres
Drama
Rated
PG
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 10 wins & 18 nominations total

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Original language
Irish
Based on
The Dead
Director
John Huston
Cast member
Frank Patterson
Composer
Alex North
Cinematographer
Fred Murphy
Narrative location
Dublin
Duration
83
FilmAffinity ID
160639
Distribution format
video on demand
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publication date
1987-09-17
title
The Dead
distributed by
Netflix
after a work by
James Joyce
costume designer
Dorothy Jeakins
review score
7.8/10
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