Top Cast
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Gregory Hines
Mark Jannek / Jim Sheppard
Debrah Farentino
Karen / Laura
Harold Ayer
Laura Harrington
Susan
Gloria Reuben
Judy
Beau Starr
Lieutenant Marvin Gagglis
Michael Harris
Fred Ridder
Eric Boles
Dr. Stein
Joe Colligan
Ted St. James
Veronica Cartwright
The Caller
W. Earl Brown
Ken
John Hawkes
Morton
Ron Recasner
Dr. Reinhart
Milt Tarver
Orr
Steve Jackson Wilde
Kyle Dean
Linda Wang
Cindy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Walton
- Screenplay & Story
- David Amann
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- Dead Air
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Alan Barnette Productions, MCA Television Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Walton
David Amann
Dana Kaproff
Buzz Feitshans IV
David Byron Lloyd
Oscar L. Costo
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Walton
Director
David Amann
Writer
Buzz Feitshans IV
Director of Photography
Bill Malley
Production Design
Michele Rede
Costume Design
David Byron Lloyd
Editor
Oscar L. Costo
Producer
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 Dead Air
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Air about?
A distraught disc jockey seeks out a mystery caller who may be the killer of his girlfriend.
Who directed Dead Air?
Dead Air was directed by Fred Walton.
Who stars in Dead Air?
The principal cast of Dead Air includes Gregory Hines, Debrah Farentino, Harold Ayer, Laura Harrington, Gloria Reuben.
When was Dead Air released and how long is it?
Dead Air was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Air?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Air was composed by Dana Kaproff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Air?
Dead Air holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).