Dead Man Out
Synopsis
A psychiatrist is sent to evaluate if a convicted multiple murderer who's awaiting execution on Death Row for eighth year now and whose behavior during that time got more and more erratic is still mentally fit to be executed.
Top Cast
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Danny Glover
Dr. Alex Marsh
Rubén Blades
Ben
Tom Atkins
Berger
Larry Block
Kleinfeld
Samuel L. Jackson
Calvin Fredricks
Johnny Cuthbert
Escort Guard (as Jon Cuthbert)
Ali Giron
Prison Warden
Eric Hoziel
Gate House Guard
Val Ford
Security Cage Guard
Maria Ricossa
Prison Doctor
Minor Mustain
Guard
Ali Giron
Chairwoman
Sam Stone
Guard Monroe
Johnny Cuthbert
Escort Honcho
Harry Standjofski
Gun Guard Honcho
Minor Mustain
Extract Team Member
John Walsh
Extract Team Member
Michael Scherer
Extract Team Member
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- J.D. Maria, Lorna Soroko, Ron Hutchinson
- Original Score
- Cliff Eidelman
- Original Title
- Dead Man Out
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- HBO Showcase, Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Pearce
J.D. Maria, Lorna Soroko, Ron Hutchinson
Cliff Eidelman
Michel Brault
Mia Goldman
Robert Cooper, Michael Cox, Forrest Murray, David R. Ginsburg, Colin Callender
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Pearce
Director
Anne Pritchard
Production Design
Minor Mustain
Stunt Coordinator
Forrest Murray
Producer
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music Composer
Michel Brault
Director of Photography
Mia Goldman
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dead Man Out.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Man Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Man Out about?
A psychiatrist is sent to evaluate if a convicted multiple murderer who's awaiting execution on Death Row for eighth year now and whose behavior during that time got more and more erratic is still mentally fit to be executed.
Who directed Dead Man Out?
Dead Man Out was directed by Richard Pearce.
Who stars in Dead Man Out?
The principal cast of Dead Man Out includes Danny Glover, Rubén Blades, Tom Atkins, Larry Block, Samuel L. Jackson.
When was Dead Man Out released and how long is it?
Dead Man Out was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Man Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Man Out was composed by Cliff Eidelman.