The Crazies(1973)
“Why are the good people dying?”
Overview
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
Director
George A. Romero
Studio
Pittsburgh Films
Budget
$275K
Revenue
$144K
Cast
Lane Carroll
as Judy
Will MacMillan
as David
Harold Wayne Jones
as Clank
Lynn Lowry
as Kathy
Lloyd Hollar
as Col. Peckem
Richard Liberty
as Artie
Richard France
as Dr. Watts
Harry Spillman
as Maj. Ryder
Bill Thunhurst
as Brubaker
Stephen Liska
as Soldier
S. William Hinzman
as Man Shooting at Doctor's Office
Will Disney
as Dr. Brookmyre
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$275K
Box Office
$144K
Production Companies
Pittsburgh Films
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What is The Crazies about?▼
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
Who directed The Crazies?▼
The Crazies was directed by George A. Romero and released in 1973. It is a science fiction, horror, action film.
How long is The Crazies?▼
The Crazies has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in The Crazies?▼
The cast of The Crazies includes Lane Carroll as Judy, Will MacMillan as David, Harold Wayne Jones as Clank, Lynn Lowry as Kathy, Lloyd Hollar as Col. Peckem and more.
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