Buried Alive
“One of them put an end to the marriage, until the other came back for revenge.”
Synopsis
A married woman and her lover plot to kill her husband to make off with the insurance money. However, their attempt to murder him using poisonous fish toxins backfires in surprising ways.
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Top Cast
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Tim Matheson
Clint Goodman
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Joanna Goodman
William Atherton
Cort van Owen
Hoyt Axton
Sheriff Sam Eberly
Jay Gerber
Quintan
Wayne Grace
Bill Scorby
Donald Hotton
Reynolds
Brian Libby
Earl
Peg Shirley
Helen Eberly
David Youse
Billy
Milt Hamerman
Coroner
Michael Keep
Foreman
Jan Merlin
Attorney
James Scally
Priest
Dale Swann
Fire Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Darabont
- Screenplay & Story
- David A. Davies, Mark Patrick Carducci
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Buried Alive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Niki Marvin Productions, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Darabont
David A. Davies, Mark Patrick Carducci
Michel Colombier
Jacques Haitkin
Richard G. Haines
Niki Marvin
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Darabont
Director
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Steve Kelso
Stunt Coordinator
John Krenz Reinhart Jr.
Production Design
John Branagan
Stunt Coordinator
Niki Marvin
Producer
Sanja Milkovic Hays
Costume Design
Richard G. Haines
Editor
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buried Alive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buried Alive about?
A married woman and her lover plot to kill her husband to make off with the insurance money. However, their attempt to murder him using poisonous fish toxins backfires in surprising ways.
Who directed Buried Alive?
Buried Alive was directed by Frank Darabont.
Who stars in Buried Alive?
The principal cast of Buried Alive includes Tim Matheson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, William Atherton, Hoyt Axton, Jay Gerber.
When was Buried Alive released and how long is it?
Buried Alive was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Buried Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buried Alive was composed by Michel Colombier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buried Alive?
Buried Alive holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).