The Dead
1987 · Movie · PG · 83 min · ★ 6.9
After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.
Based on The Dead
Also known as John Huston's The Dead
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Details
- Years
- 1987
- Release date
- 1987-09-03
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (190 votes)
Themes
- dublin, ireland
- based on short story
- dinner party
- 1900s
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1988 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1988 · nominated
Cast & crew
Anjelica Huston
as Gretta Conroy
Donal McCann
as Gabriel Conroy
Dan O'Herlihy
as Mr. Browne
Helena Carroll
as Aunt Kate
- CD
Cathleen Delany
as Aunt Julia
Ingrid Craigie
as Mary Jane
Donal Donnelly
as Freddy Malins
Colm Meaney
as Mr. Bergin
- RD
Rachael Dowling
as Lily
Marie Kean
as Mrs. Malins
Directed by John Huston