The Dead Are Alive
L'etrusco uccide ancora
“There's No Place To Hide When...”
Synopsis
A photographer on an archaeological expedition digging up Etruscan ruins in Italy begins to suspect that not all the Etruscans buried there are actually dead.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Dead Are Alive ≣ 1972 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-28
Top Cast
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Alex Cord
Jason Porter
Samantha Eggar
Myra Shelton
John Marley
Nikos Samarakis
Enzo Tarascio
Inspector Giuranna
Nadja Tiller
Leni Samarakis
Horst Frank
Stephen
Enzo Cerusico
Alberto
Carlo De Mejo
Igor Samarakis
Christina von Blanc
Velia
Daniela Surina
Irene
Vladan Holec
Otello
Mario Maranzana
Sgt. Vitanza
Wendy D'Olive
Giselle
Cinzia Bruno
Motorcyclist's Girlfriend
Rodolfo Bigotti
Motorcyclist
Carla Mancini
Rosita Torosh
Pietro Fumelli
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armando Crispino
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Edgar Wallace, Lucio Battistrada, Lutz Eisholz, Armando Crispino
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- L'etrusco uccide ancora
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- CCC Filmkunst, Mondial Televisione Film, Inex film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armando Crispino
Bryan Edgar Wallace, Lucio Battistrada, Lutz Eisholz, Armando Crispino
Riz Ortolani
Erico Menczer
Alberto Gallitti
Artur Brauner
Department Leadership Roster
Armando Crispino
Director
Lucio Battistrada
Writer
Lutz Eisholz
Writer
Armando Crispino
Writer
Alberto Gallitti
Editor
Artur Brauner
Producer
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Erico Menczer
Director of Photography
Luca Sabatelli
Costume Design
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 The Dead Are Alive
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What is The Dead Are Alive about?
A photographer on an archaeological expedition digging up Etruscan ruins in Italy begins to suspect that not all the Etruscans buried there are actually dead.
Who directed The Dead Are Alive?
The Dead Are Alive was directed by Armando Crispino.
Who stars in The Dead Are Alive?
The principal cast of The Dead Are Alive includes Alex Cord, Samantha Eggar, John Marley, Enzo Tarascio, Nadja Tiller.
When was The Dead Are Alive released and how long is it?
The Dead Are Alive was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dead Are Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead Are Alive was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dead Are Alive?
The Dead Are 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.).