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Dawn of the Dead

1978•2h 7m•★ 7.5•Released

HorrorScience Fiction

When there’s no more room in HELL, the dead will walk the EARTH!

Poster for Dawn of the Dead

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.

Movie details

Release date: 1978
Runtime: 2h 7m
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: George A. Romero
Production: Dawn Associates, Laurel Entertainment
Budget: $640,000
Revenue: $55,000,000

Cast

Portrait of David Emge

David Emge

Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews

Portrait of Ken Foree

Ken Foree

Peter Washington

Portrait of Scott H. Reiniger

Scott H. Reiniger

Roger "Trooper" DeMarco

Portrait of Gaylen Ross

Gaylen Ross

Francine "Fran" Parker

Portrait of David Crawford

David Crawford

Dr. James Foster

Portrait of David Early

David Early

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