The Ghost Dance
“When you disturb the dead, you must pay the price.”
Synopsis
The spirit of a long-dead warrior possesses the body of an Indian medicine man and turns him into a homicidal maniac.
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Julie Amato
Dr. Kay Foster
Victor Mohica
Tom Eagle
Henry Bal
Nahalla / Aranjo
Frank Salsedo
Ocacio
James Andronica
Paul Michaels
Patricia Alice Albrecht
Carol
Deloris Maaske
Lena
J. Christopher Senter
Rick Haley
Henry Kendrick
Lt. Deleo
Felicia Leon
Rea, Indian Girl
Ramon Chavez
Ben Montalos
John Richard Petersen
Student (uncredited)
Kirk Koskella
Phalan
Don Shanks
Excavation Worker
Patrick Garcia
Dying Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter F. Buffa
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter F. Buffa, Robert M. Sutton
- Original Score
- Joseph Byrd
- Original Title
- The Ghost Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Ahremess Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter F. Buffa
Peter F. Buffa, Robert M. Sutton
Joseph Byrd
Fred Murphy
Lee Rhoads
Robert Sutton
Department Leadership Roster
Peter F. Buffa
Writer
Robert M. Sutton
Writer
Lee Rhoads
Editor
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Peter F. Buffa
Director
Robert Sutton
Producer
Don Shanks
Stunt Coordinator
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Dance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghost Dance about?
The spirit of a long-dead warrior possesses the body of an Indian medicine man and turns him into a homicidal maniac.
Who directed The Ghost Dance?
The Ghost Dance was directed by Peter F. Buffa.
Who stars in The Ghost Dance?
The principal cast of The Ghost Dance includes Julie Amato, Victor Mohica, Henry Bal, Frank Salsedo, James Andronica.
When was The Ghost Dance released and how long is it?
The Ghost Dance was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost Dance was composed by Joseph Byrd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghost Dance?
The Ghost Dance holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).