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A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love. - The Dead
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Title: The Dead

Release Date: 3 Sep 1987

Runtime: 1h 23m

Genre: Drama

Director: Liffey Films, Vestron Pictures, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Delta Film GmbH, Channel 4 Television

Production Companies: Liffey Films, Vestron Pictures, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Delta Film GmbH, Channel 4 Television

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (157 votes)

Cast

  • Gretta Conroy: Anjelica Huston
  • Gabriel Conroy: Donal McCann
  • Mr. Browne: Dan O'Herlihy
  • Aunt Kate: Helena Carroll
  • Aunt Julia: Cathleen Delany
  • Mary Jane: Ingrid Craigie
  • Freddy Malins: Donal Donnelly
  • Mr. Bergin: Colm Meaney
  • Lily: Rachael Dowling
  • Mrs. Malins: Marie Kean
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