Dawn of the Dead
"When there’s no more room in HELL, the dead will walk the EARTH!"
Originally released in 1978. Dawn of the Dead is a horror/science fiction film. directed by George A. Romero. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring David Emge, Ken Foree, and Scott H. Reiniger
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2,232 votes)
Budget
$640K
Production budget
Box Office
$55M
85.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
David Emge
as Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews
Ken Foree
as Peter Washington
Scott H. Reiniger
as Roger "Trooper" DeMarco
Gaylen Ross
as Francine "Fran" Parker
David Crawford
as Dr. James Foster
David Early
as Sidney Berman
Richard France
as Dr. Milliard Rausch
Howard Smith
as TV Commentator
Daniel Dietrich
as Dan Givens
Fred Baker
as Police Commander
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $640,000
- Revenue
- $55,000,000
Production Companies
- Dawn Associates
- Laurel Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawn of the Dead about?
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 s...
Who directed Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead was directed by George A. Romero.
How long is Dawn of the Dead?
Dawn of the Dead has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Dawn of the Dead released?
Dawn of the Dead was released on September 2, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dawn of the Dead?
The main cast of Dawn of the Dead includes David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger, Gaylen Ross, David Crawford.
Is Dawn of the Dead worth watching?
Dawn of the Dead has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 2,232 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.