The Dead
“A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.”
1987•PG•1h 23m•6.9•Released
Drama
After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.
Director
John Huston
Writer
Tony Huston
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$4M
Languages
English
Studio
Liffey Films
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
Production
Company
Liffey Films
Company
Vestron Pictures
Company
Zenith Entertainment
Company
Delta Film GmbH
Company
Channel 4 Television
Producer
Wieland Schulz-Keil
Producer
Chris Sievernich
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