The Crazies
“Why are the good people dying?”
Synopsis
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-31
Top Cast
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Lane Carroll
Judy
Will MacMillan
David
Harold Wayne Jones
Clank
Lynn Lowry
Kathy
Lloyd Hollar
Col. Peckem
Richard Liberty
Artie
Richard France
Dr. Watts
Harry Spillman
Maj. Ryder
Bill Thunhurst
Brubaker
Stephen Liska
Soldier
S. William Hinzman
Man Shooting at Doctor's Office
Will Disney
Dr. Brookmyre
Edith Bell
Lab Technician
Leland Starnes
Shelby
A.C. McDonald
Gen. Bowen
Ross Harris
Ned Schmidtke
Sgt. Tragesser
Roy Cheverie
Army Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 16, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 14, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$275K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$144K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.52x
-$131K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George A. Romero
- Screenplay & Story
- George A. Romero
- Original Score
- Bruce Roberts
- Original Title
- The Crazies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $275K
- Worldwide Gross
- $144K
- Production Studios
- Pittsburgh Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George A. Romero
George A. Romero, Paul McCollough
Bruce Roberts
S. William Hinzman
George A. Romero
Al Croft
Department Leadership Roster
George A. Romero
Director
George A. Romero
Screenplay
George A. Romero
Editor
S. William Hinzman
Director of Photography
Bruce Roberts
Original Music Composer
Al Croft
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crazies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crazies about?
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
Who directed The Crazies?
The Crazies was directed by George A. Romero.
Who stars in The Crazies?
The principal cast of The Crazies includes Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan, Harold Wayne Jones, Lynn Lowry, Lloyd Hollar.
When was The Crazies released and how long is it?
The Crazies was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Crazies?
The Crazies had a reported production budget of $275K and grossed $144K at the worldwide box office (0.52 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Crazies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crazies was composed by Bruce Roberts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crazies?
The Crazies holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).