The Dead

Film · 1987 TMDB 6.9 199 votes

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

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Liffey Films Vestron Pictures Zenith Entertainment Delta Film GmbH Channel 4 Television

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Anjelica HustonGretta Conroy

Donal McCannGabriel Conroy

Dan O'HerlihyMr. Browne

Helena CarrollAunt Kate C Cathleen DelanyAunt Julia

Ingrid CraigieMary Jane

Donal DonnellyFreddy Malins

Colm MeaneyMr. Bergin R Rachael DowlingLily

Marie KeanMrs. Malins F Frank PattersonBartell D'Arcy L Lyda AndersonMiss Daly

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Release date 1987-09-03

Countries United Kingdom · Ireland · Germany · United States of America

Production & box office Budget $3.5M · Box office $4.4M

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