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Dawn of the Dead (1978)
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Following an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall. Director:George A. RomeroWriter:George A. Romero |
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Scott H. Reiniger | ... | |
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David Crawford | ... |
Dr. Foster
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Mr. Berman
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Richard France | ... |
Scientist
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Howard Smith | ... |
TV Commentator
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Daniel Dietrich | ... | |
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Fred Baker | ... |
Commander
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James A. Baffico | ... |
Wooley
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Rod Stouffer | ... |
Young Officer on Roof
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Jese Del Gre | ... |
Old Priest
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Clayton McKinnon | ... |
Officer in Project Apt.
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John Rice | ... |
Officer in Project Apt.
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In this first sequel of "Night of the Living Dead," four people take up residence in a deserted mall while trying to stay alive amid the armies of the dead and a vicious gang of militant bikers. Written by Todd A. Bobenrieth <TAB146@PSUVM.EDU>
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When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead See more »Filming Locations:
Harold W. Brown Memorial Field - 3926 Logans Farm Road, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$650,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$900,000 (USA) (April 1979) (68 Screens)Gross:
$55,000,000 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
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| Germany: (Ultimate Final Cut) | Italy: (Dario Argento's European Version) | Spain: | USA: (DVD version) | USA: (Extended Version)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Peter: You never point a gun at anyone, mister. Scary, isn't it? Isn't it?
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man wearing a scarf and a blue shirt) as his name appears, listing him as
"Editor", in the on-screen credits beneath him. See more »
(uncredited)
Composed by Dario Argento, Claudio Simonetti, Massimo Morante, Fabio Pignatelli,
Antonio Marangolo, and Agostino Marangolo
Performed by Goblin See more »
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Trivia
The biker invasion was shot over two nights. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Roger is being attacked by Zombies in the truck, Peter instructs him to "get his head up" and then shoots the zombie in the head. The neck and shoulders of Roger's shirt are already covered in blood before the blood from the zombie's head splashes on his face. See more »Quotes
[pointing his gun at Stephen]Peter: You never point a gun at anyone, mister. Scary, isn't it? Isn't it?
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Crazy Credits
George A. Romero appears on screen as a TV Station Director (the beardedman wearing a scarf and a blue shirt) as his name appears, listing him as
"Editor", in the on-screen credits beneath him. See more »
Soundtracks
"Ai Margini Della Follia (Alternate Take)"(uncredited)
Composed by Dario Argento, Claudio Simonetti, Massimo Morante, Fabio Pignatelli,
Antonio Marangolo, and Agostino Marangolo
Performed by Goblin See more »
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