The Dead Zone
"In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it."
Originally released in 1983. The Dead Zone is a thriller/horror film. directed by David Cronenberg.
Starring Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, and Tom Skerritt
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1,764 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$20.8M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Christopher Walken
as Johnny Smith
Brooke Adams
as Sarah Bracknell
Tom Skerritt
as Sheriff Bannerman
Herbert Lom
as Dr. Sam Weizak
Anthony Zerbe
as Roger Stuart
Colleen Dewhurst
as Henrietta Dodd
Martin Sheen
as Greg Stillson
Nicholas Campbell
as Frank Dodd
Sean Sullivan
as Herb Smith
Jackie Burroughs
as Vera Smith
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $20,766,616
Production Companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dead Zone about?
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, h...
Who directed The Dead Zone?
The Dead Zone was directed by David Cronenberg.
How long is The Dead Zone?
The Dead Zone has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Dead Zone released?
The Dead Zone was released on October 21, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dead Zone?
The main cast of The Dead Zone includes Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom, Anthony Zerbe.
Is The Dead Zone worth watching?
The Dead Zone has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,764 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.