Ghosts... of the Civil Dead
“They come Back to haunt you.”
Synopsis
The inmates and guards of a modern, clean and efficient maximum security wing are slowly and increasingly brutalized until they erupt in violence.
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Ghosts... of the Civil Dead (1988) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hillcoat
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Cave, Gene Conkie, Hugo Race, Evan English, John Hillcoat
- Original Score
- Nick Cave, Blixa Bargeld, Mick Harvey
- Original Title
- Ghosts... of the Civil Dead
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Outlaw Values, Correctional Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hillcoat
Nick Cave, Gene Conkie, Hugo Race, Evan English, John Hillcoat
Nick Cave, Blixa Bargeld, Mick Harvey
Paul Goldman, Graeme Wood
Stewart Young
Evan English
Department Leadership Roster
John Hillcoat
Director
Nick Cave
Writer
Gene Conkie
Writer
Hugo Race
Writer
Evan English
Writer
John Hillcoat
Writer
Chris Kennedy
Production Design
Nick Cave
Original Music Composer
Blixa Bargeld
Original Music Composer
Paul Goldman
Director of Photography
Stewart Young
Editor
Karen Everett
Costume Design
Mick Harvey
Original Music Composer
Graeme Wood
Director of Photography
Evan English
Producer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Ghosts... of the Civil Dead about?
The inmates and guards of a modern, clean and efficient maximum security wing are slowly and increasingly brutalized until they erupt in violence.
Who directed Ghosts... of the Civil Dead?
Ghosts... of the Civil Dead was directed by John Hillcoat.
Who stars in Ghosts... of the Civil Dead?
The principal cast of Ghosts... of the Civil Dead includes David Field, Mike Bishop, Chris DeRose, Kevin Mackey, Dave Mason.
When was Ghosts... of the Civil Dead released and how long is it?
Ghosts... of the Civil Dead was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Ghosts... of the Civil Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghosts... of the Civil Dead was composed by Nick Cave, Blixa Bargeld, Mick Harvey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghosts... of the Civil Dead?
Ghosts... of the Civil Dead holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).