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The Dead

The Dead

A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.

19876.81h 23m

Overview

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

Directed by John Huston
Written by Tony Huston, James Joyce
Produced by Wieland Schulz-Keil, Chris Sievernich
Box OfficeBudget: $3.5MRevenue: $4.4M

Top Cast

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Gretta Conroy

Donal McCann

Donal McCann

Gabriel Conroy

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

Mr. Browne

Helena Carroll

Helena Carroll

Aunt Kate

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Cathleen Delany

Aunt Julia

Ingrid Craigie

Ingrid Craigie

Mary Jane

Donal Donnelly

Donal Donnelly

Freddy Malins

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Mr. Bergin

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Rachael Dowling

Lily

Marie Kean

Marie Kean

Mrs. Malins

Themes & Keywords

dublin, irelandbased on short storydinner party1900s

About The Dead

The Dead is a drama film released in 1987 exploring themes of dublin, ireland, based on short story, dinner party, 1900s. Directed by John Huston, it stars Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Dan O'Herlihy. After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.

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