The Dead Will Tell (2004) Thriller Drama Mystery
The Dead Will Tell (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.06/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.1/10
The Dead Will Tell Plot Synopsis:
In New Orleans, the lawyer Emily Parker meets the handsome Billy Hytner by chance; they date and fall immediately in love for each other. One month later, Billy proposes her and gives an engagement ring he bought in an antiquary shop. From this moment on, Emily has visions of a weird woman and she decides to investigate about the previous owner of the antique ring. She discovers that the woman that is haunting her is Marie Salinger, who disappeared in 1969, and the police had found only her severed finger with the ring. Her fiancé Paul Hamlin was accused of the murder but considered not-guilty by the jury. Meanwhile, Emily meets Billy's parents and is not accepted by her future mother-in-law Beth Hytner. Emily continues to investigate the murder, disclosing the truth about Marie's death.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In New Orleans, the lawyer Emily Parker meets the handsome Billy Hytner by chance; they date and fall immediately in love for each other. One month later, Billy proposes her and gives an engagement ring he bought in an antiquary shop. From this moment on, Emily has visions of a weird woman and she decides to investigate about the previous owner of the antique ring. She discovers that the woman that is haunting her is Marie Salinger, who disappeared in 1969, and the police had found only her severed finger with the ring. Her fianc? Paul Hamlin was accused of the murder but considered not-guilty by the jury. Meanwhile, Emily meets Billy"s parents and is not accepted by her future mother-in-law Beth Hytner. Emily continues to investigate the murder, disclosing the truth about Marie"s death.
Tagline: The dead are talking.
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The Dead Will Tell Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
Nominations: 2
Language: English, German
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Dead Will Tell Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 24, 2004
Writers: Mark Kruger, Nancy Fichman, Jennifer Hoppe
Producers: John J. Anderson, Kimberly Calhoun Boling, Anne Heche, Phyllis Heller, Philip K. Kleinbart, Barbara Lieberman, Salli Newman, Malcolm Petal, James Van Praagh
Musicians: Tyler Bates
Cinematographers: Michael Grady
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The Dead Will Tell Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Heche | ... | Emily Parker |
| Kathleen Quinlan | ... | Beth Hytner |
| Chris Sarandon | ... | Paul Hamlin |
| Eva Longoria | ... | Jeanie |
| David Andrews | ... | John Hytner |
| Jonathan LaPaglia | ... | Billy Hytner |
| Kate Jennings Grant | ... | Liz |
| Leigh Jones | ... | Marie Salinger |
| Gary Grubbs | ... | Detective Ed Landry |
| Don Brady | ... | Mr. Beech |
| Ryan Rilette | ... | Hank Beech |
| Deneen Tyler | ... | Dr. Miller |
| Michael Arata | ... | Desk Sergeant |
| Amanda Baker | ... | Girl in Marsh |
| Kyle Clements | ... | Boy in Marsh (as Kyle Russell Clements) |
| Dane Rhodes | ... | Security Guard |
| Carol Sutton | ... | Bakery Owner |
| Rachel Brewer | ... | Driver Silver Corvette |
| Mike Mayhall | ... | Young John |
| Lisa Calhoun | ... | Ghost Revealer (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Anne Heche (b. May 25, 1969) – Emily Parker
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Kathleen Quinlan (b. November 19, 1954) – Beth Hytner
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Kathy Quinlan - Chris Sarandon (b. July 24, 1942) – Paul Hamlin
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Eva Longoria (b. March 15, 1975) – Jeanie
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Eva Longoria Bastón | Eva Longoria Christopher | Eva Longoria Parker - David Andrews (b. November 2, 1952) – John Hytner
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Jonathan LaPaglia (b. August 31, 1969) – Billy Hytner
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jonathan La Paglia | Jonathan Lapaglia - Kate Jennings Grant (b. March 23, 1970) – Liz
Sign: Aries - Leigh Jones – Marie Salinger
- Gary Grubbs (b. November 14, 1949) – Detective Ed Landry
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Don Brady, as Mr. Beech, passed away at age 85 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Don V. Brady | Donald Brady - Ryan Rilette – Hank Beech
- Deneen Tyler (b. September 21, 1964) – Dr. Miller
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Deneen D. Tyler | Dennen D. Tyler - Michael Arata (b. February 23, 1966) – Desk Sergeant
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Michael P. Arata - Amanda Baker (b. December 22, 1979) – Girl in Marsh
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Kyle Clements – Boy in Marsh (as Kyle Russell Clements)
Also known as: Kyle Russell Clements
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