The Dead

PG 7.2
1987 1 hr 23 min Drama

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

  • Cast:
    Anjelica Huston , Donal McCann , Dan O'Herlihy , Helena Carroll , Ingrid Craigie , Donal Donnelly , Colm Meaney

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Reviews

AniInterview
1987/12/17

Sorry, this movie sucks

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Dotbankey
1987/12/18

A lot of fun.

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Fairaher
1987/12/19

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

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Fleur
1987/12/20

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

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