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Dawn of the Dead

Horror • Science Fiction • 1978 • 2h 7m

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RATING★ 3.7

RUNTIME2h 7m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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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.

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🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “When there’s no more room in HELL, the dead will walk the EARTH!”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Director: George A. Romero
Original Language: EN

🎭 Cast

David Emge

David EmgeStephen "Flyboy" Andrews

Ken Foree

Ken ForeePeter Washington

Scott H. Reiniger

Scott H. ReinigerRoger "Trooper" DeMarco

Gaylen Ross

Gaylen RossFrancine "Fran" Parker

David Crawford

David CrawfordDr. James Foster

David Early

David EarlySidney Berman

Richard France

Richard FranceDr. Milliard Rausch

Howard Smith

Howard SmithTV Commentator

Daniel Dietrich

Daniel DietrichDan Givens

Fred Baker

Fred BakerPolice Commander

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❓ 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 shopping mall.
Who directed Dawn of the Dead?: Dawn of the Dead was directed by George A. Romero.
When was Dawn of the Dead released?: Dawn of the Dead was released on September 2, 1978.
How long is Dawn of the Dead?: Dawn of the Dead has a runtime of 2h 7m.
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