Dawn of the Dead(1978)
“When there’s no more room in HELL, the dead will walk the EARTH!”
Overview
During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.
Director
George A. Romero
Studio
Dawn Associates
Budget
$640K
Revenue
$55M
Cast
David Emge
as Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews
Ken Foree
as Peter Washington
Scott H. Reiniger
as Roger "Trooper" DeMarco
Gaylen Ross
as Francine "Fran" Parker
David Crawford
as Dr. James Foster
David Early
as Sidney Berman
Richard France
as Dr. Milliard Rausch
Howard Smith
as TV Commentator
Daniel Dietrich
as Dan Givens
Fred Baker
as Police Commander
James A. Baffico
as Wooley
Rod Stouffer
as Roy Tucker
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$640K
Box Office
$55M
Production Companies
Dawn Associates • Laurel Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dawn of the Dead?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dawn of the Dead (1978).
What is Dawn of the Dead about?▼
During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.
Who directed Dawn of the Dead?▼
Dawn of the Dead was directed by George A. Romero and released in 1978. It is a horror, science fiction film.
How long is Dawn of the Dead?▼
Dawn of the Dead has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Dawn of the Dead?▼
The cast of Dawn of the Dead includes David Emge as Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews, Ken Foree as Peter Washington, Scott H. Reiniger as Roger "Trooper" DeMarco, Gaylen Ross as Francine "Fran" Parker, David Crawford as Dr. James Foster and more.
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