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1987

The Dead

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

Credits

Director

John Huston

Producers

William J. Quigley , Wieland Schulz-Keil , Chris Sievernich

Writer

Tony Huston

Cinematographer

Fred Murphy

Editor

Roberto Silvi

Production Designs

Stephen B. Grimes , J. Dennis Washington

Composer

Alex North

Casting

Nuala Moiselle

Cast

Anjelica Huston , Donal McCann , Dan O'Herlihy , Helena Carroll , Cathleen Delany , Ingrid Craigie , Donal Donnelly , Colm Meaney , Rachael Dowling , Marie Kean

Studios

Film4 Productions , Channel 4 Television , Zenith Entertainment , Vestron Pictures , Liffey Films , Delta Film GmbH

Genre

Drama

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
The Dead (1987) movie poster
The Dead (1987) movie poster
The Dead (1987) movie poster
The Dead (1987) movie poster
The Dead (1987) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 2 nominations
Nom Best Adapted Screenplay Tony Huston 1988
Nom Best Costume Design (Color) Dorothy Jeakins 1988

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