Army of the Dead
“A Lost Treasure. An Epic Adventure. Unspeakable Terror.”
Synopsis
In 1590, Coronado dispatched a division of one thousand men to find El Dorado, the legendary city of gold. Those men were never seen again. While searching some Baja peninsula caves as part of an archeological expedition, a university professor and his students unwittingly unleash a long dormant curse. They soon find themselves in a life or death battle with an army of skeletal warriors, the undead remnants of Coronado's conquistadors.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Conti
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Woosley, Michael Ciccolini
- Original Score
- William T. Stromberg
- Original Title
- Army of the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Conti
Tom Woosley, Michael Ciccolini
William T. Stromberg
John Grace
Richard Byard, Joseph Conti
Paul Conti, Joseph Conti, Fred Tepper
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Woosley
Writer
Paul Conti
Producer
William T. Stromberg
Original Music Composer
John Grace
Director of Photography
Joseph Conti
Director
Joseph Conti
Producer
Michael Ciccolini
Writer
Fred Tepper
Producer
Richard Byard
Editor
Joseph Conti
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Army of the Dead.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Army of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Army of the Dead about?
In 1590, Coronado dispatched a division of one thousand men to find El Dorado, the legendary city of gold. Those men were never seen again. While searching some Baja peninsula caves as part of an archeological expedition, a university professor and his students unwittingly unleash a long dormant curse. They soon find themselves in a life or death battle with an army of skeletal warriors, the undead remnants of Coronado's conquistadors.
Who directed Army of the Dead?
Army of the Dead was directed by Joseph Conti.
Who stars in Army of the Dead?
The principal cast of Army of the Dead includes Ross Kelly, Stefani Marchesi, Pedro Miguel Martínez, Mike Hatfield, Malcolm Madera.
When was Army of the Dead released and how long is it?
Army of the Dead was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Army of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Army of the Dead was composed by William T. Stromberg.