As Good As Dead
“The life you lose could be your own!”
Synopsis
Susan moves to LA and befriends party girl Nicole, who suffers from painful stomach ulcers but cannot be treated without insurance. Susan decides to temporarily switch identities with Nicole so that her friend can have an operation. However, when Nicole suddenly dies after the procedure, ending Susan’s legal identity, Susan has to pose as Nicole to regain her life.
Top Cast
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Judge Reinhold
Ron Holden / Aaron Warfield
Crystal Bernard
Susan Warfield
Traci Lords
Nicole Grace
Carlos Carrasco
Eddie Garcia
George Dickerson
Edgar Warfield
Daniel McDonald
Rutherford
Scott Williamson
Dr. Sullivan
Jerry Bernard
Funeral Director
Thomas Prisco
Hospital Technician
Daniel Shriver
Roger
Myrna Niles
Mrs. Connor
Kathleen Marshall
Crosswell Receptionist
Thomas W. Ashworth
Ralph Langford
Jack Forcinito
Chris Corzo
Ivonne Coll
Mexican Woman
Carol Mackintosh
Emergency Room Volunteer
Carole Wyand
Mother
Cynthia Costas
Ms. Webb
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Patrick O'Hearn
- Original Title
- As Good As Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television, CMN Pictures, Larco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen
Patrick O'Hearn
Billy Dickson
Neil Mandelberg
Artie Mandelberg, Larry Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Cohen
Writer
Larry Cohen
Director
Bryan Ryman
Production Design
Billy Dickson
Director of Photography
Tami Mor
Costume Design
Neil Mandelberg
Editor
Larry Cohen
Producer
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Patrick O'Hearn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About As Good As Dead
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What is As Good As Dead about?
Susan moves to LA and befriends party girl Nicole, who suffers from painful stomach ulcers but cannot be treated without insurance. Susan decides to temporarily switch identities with Nicole so that her friend can have an operation. However, when Nicole suddenly dies after the procedure, ending Susan’s legal identity, Susan has to pose as Nicole to regain her life.
Who directed As Good As Dead?
As Good As Dead was directed by Larry Cohen.
Who stars in As Good As Dead?
The principal cast of As Good As Dead includes Judge Reinhold, Crystal Bernard, Traci Lords, Carlos Carrasco, George Dickerson.
When was As Good As Dead released and how long is it?
As Good As Dead was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for As Good As Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for As Good As Dead was composed by Patrick O'Hearn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for As Good As Dead?
As Good As Dead holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).