The Dead

December. 17,1987      PG
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.

Anjelica Huston as  Gretta Conroy
Donal McCann as  Gabriel Conroy
Dan O'Herlihy as  Mr. Browne
Helena Carroll as  Aunt Kate
Ingrid Craigie as  Mary Jane
Donal Donnelly as  Freddy Malins
Colm Meaney as  Mr. Bergin
Marie Kean as  Mrs. Malins
Bairbre Dowling as  Miss Higgins
Maria McDermottroe as  Molly Ivors

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Reviews

Nessieldwi
1987/12/17

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

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Glimmerubro
1987/12/18

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

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Mandeep Tyson
1987/12/19

The acting in this movie is really good.

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Scarlet
1987/12/20

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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