The Dead Zone
“In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it.”
Synopsis
Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.
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Top Cast
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Christopher Walken
Johnny Smith
Brooke Adams
Sarah Bracknell
Tom Skerritt
Sheriff Bannerman
Herbert Lom
Dr. Sam Weizak
Anthony Zerbe
Roger Stuart
Colleen Dewhurst
Henrietta Dodd
Martin Sheen
Greg Stillson
Nicholas Campbell
Frank Dodd
Sean Sullivan
Herb Smith
Jackie Burroughs
Vera Smith
Géza Kovács
Sonny Elliman
Roberta Weiss
Alma Frechette
Simon Craig
Chris Stuart
Peter Dvorsky
Dardis
Julie-Ann Heathwood
Amy
Barry Flatman
Walt
Raffi Tchalikian
Denny #1
Ken Pogue
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 22, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.08x
+$10.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Boam
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- The Dead Zone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.8M
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Cronenberg
Jeffrey Boam, Stephen King
Michael Kamen
Mark Irwin
Ronald Sanders
Debra Hill, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
David Cronenberg
Director
Debra Hill
Producer
Ronald Sanders
Editor
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey Boam
Screenplay
Olga Dimitrovová
Costume Design
Carol Spier
Production Design
Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Dick Warlock
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Zone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dead Zone about?
Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.
Who directed The Dead Zone?
The Dead Zone was directed by David Cronenberg.
Who stars in The Dead Zone?
The principal cast of The Dead Zone includes Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom, Anthony Zerbe.
When was The Dead Zone released and how long is it?
The Dead Zone was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Dead Zone?
The Dead Zone had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $20.8M at the worldwide box office (2.08 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Dead Zone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead Zone was composed by Michael Kamen.
Is The Dead Zone based on a book or true story?
The Dead Zone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dead Zone?
The Dead Zone holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).