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69% Critic Match
The Dead
“A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.”
6.9 / 10• 1987• 1h 23m•PG• English
Drama
Storyline
After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.
Cast & Crew
Anjelica Huston
Gretta Conroy
Lead
Donal McCann
Gabriel Conroy
Dan O'Herlihy
Mr. Browne
Helena Carroll
Aunt Kate
CD
Cathleen Delany
Aunt Julia
Ingrid Craigie
Mary Jane
Donal Donnelly
Freddy Malins
Colm Meaney
Mr. Bergin
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Huston's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Dead is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
