Dawn of the Dead (1978) Horror Thriller Drama Action Adventure
Dawn of the Dead (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Dawn of the Dead Plot Synopsis:
The zombie apocalypse has hit Earth. Two personnel from a TV station and two policemen set off in a helicopter to find a safe place to hide out. Their search leads them to a shopping mall where they manage to find a place that, while not zombie-free, is quite secure. So far, so good.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Following an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia S.W.A.T. team members, a traffic reporter, and his television executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.
Tagline: George A. Romero's classic 1978 gore-fest, Dawn of the Dead, is back.
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Dawn of the Dead Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
Awards: 3
Nominations: 2
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Italy
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dawn of the Dead Release Dates In Theaters: May 24, 1979
Writers: George A. Romero
Producers: Claudio Argento, Dario Argento, Billy 'Silver Dollar' Baxter, Alfredo Cuomo, Richard P. Rubinstein, Donna Siegel, Herbert R. Steinmann
Editors: George A. Romero, Dario Argento
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Dawn of the Dead (1978) Cast (Click to Expand)
Dawn of the Dead Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| David Emge | ... | Stephen |
| Ken Foree | ... | Peter |
| Scott H. Reiniger | ... | Roger |
| Gaylen Ross | ... | Francine |
| David Crawford | ... | Dr. Foster |
| David Early | ... | Mr. Berman |
| Richard France | ... | Scientist |
| Howard Smith | ... | TV Commentator |
| Daniel Dietrich | ... | Givens |
| Fred Baker | ... | Commander |
| James A. Baffico | ... | Wooley (as Jim Baffico) |
| Rod Stouffer | ... | Young Officer on Roof |
| Jese Del Gre | ... | Old Priest |
| Clayton McKinnon | ... | Officer in Project Apt. |
| John Rice | ... | Officer in Project Apt. |
| Ted Bank | ... | Officer at Police Dock |
| Randy Kovitz | ... | Officer at Police Dock |
| Patrick McCloskey | ... | Officer at Police Dock |
| Joseph Pilato | ... | Officer at Police Dock (as Joe Pilato) |
| Pasquale Buba | ... | Motorcycle Raider |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- David Emge (b. September 9, 1946) – Stephen
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Ken Foree (b. February 29, 1948) – Peter
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m) - Scott H. Reiniger (b. September 5, 1948) – Roger
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Scott Reiniger - Gaylen Ross (b. August 15, 1950) – Francine
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Alexis Dubin - David Crawford – Dr. Foster
- David Early, as Mr. Berman, passed away at age 74 in Clearwater, Florida, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: David L. Early - Richard France (b. May 5, 1938) – Scientist
Sign: Taurus - Howard Smith – TV Commentator
- Daniel Dietrich, as Givens, passed away at age 73 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Dan Dietrich - Fred Baker – Commander
- James A. Baffico (b. January 1, 1942) – Wooley (as Jim Baffico)
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: James Baffico | Jim Baffico - Rod Stouffer – Young Officer on Roof
- Jese Del Gre – Old Priest
- Clayton McKinnon – Officer in Project Apt.
- John Rice – Officer in Project Apt.
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
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