The Dead (1987)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.547 |
Directed By
John Huston
Crew
John Huston
Tony Huston
William Randall Jr.
James E. Nownes
Fern Buchner
Fred Murphy
Josie MacAvin
Nuala Moiselle
Jennifer L. Parsons
Alex North
Stephen B. Grimes
Wieland Schulz-Keil
Chris Sievernich
Tom Shaw
Dorothy Jeakins
Anthony Cortino
William J. Quigley
J. Dennis Washington
Roberto Silvi
Kenneth Wannberg
Wayne Mallory
James Joyce
TOP CAST
Anjelica Huston
Gretta Conroy
Donal McCann
Gabriel Conroy
Dan O'Herlihy
Mr. Browne
Helena Carroll
Aunt Kate
Cathleen Delany
Aunt Julia
Ingrid Craigie
Mary Jane
Donal Donnelly
Freddy Malins
Colm Meaney
Mr. Bergin
Rachael Dowling
Lily
Marie Kean
Mrs. Malins
Frank Patterson
Bartell D'Arcy
Lyda Anderson
Miss Daly
Kate O'Toole
Miss Furlong
Bairbre Dowling
Miss Higgins
Maria McDermottroe
Molly Ivors
Sean McClory
Mr. Grace
Brendan Dillon
Cabman
Paul Grant
1st Young Gentleman
Dara Clarke
Young Lady
Redmond Gleeson
Nightporter at the Gresham
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