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The Dead Zone

1983-10-21 · 103 min · ★ 7.0

Thriller · Horror · Science Fiction

Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.

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Directors
David Cronenberg
Production companies
The De Laurentiis Company, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 20,766,616

Top Cast

Christopher WalkenChristopher WalkenJohnny Smith
Brooke AdamsBrooke AdamsSarah Bracknell
Tom SkerrittTom SkerrittSheriff Bannerman
Herbert LomHerbert LomDr. Sam Weizak
Anthony ZerbeAnthony ZerbeRoger Stuart
Colleen DewhurstColleen DewhurstHenrietta Dodd
Martin SheenMartin SheenGreg Stillson
Nicholas CampbellNicholas CampbellFrank Dodd
Sean SullivanHerb Smith
Jackie BurroughsJackie BurroughsVera Smith
Géza KovácsGéza KovácsSonny Elliman
Roberta WeissRoberta WeissAlma Frechette
Simon CraigChris Stuart
Peter DvorskyPeter DvorskyDardis
Julie-Ann HeathwoodAmy
Barry FlatmanBarry FlatmanWalt
Raffi TchalikianDenny #1
Ken PogueKen PogueVice President
Gordon JocelynFive-Star General
Bill CopelandSecretary of State

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