Diary of the Dead
“Some people come back to haunt you no matter how deep you bury them.”
Synopsis
An unemployed man who lives with his wife and overbearing mother-in-law sees an opportunity to relieve himself of the old bat, which tangles him in a maze of deception.
Top Cast
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Héctor Elizondo
Stan
Salome Jens
Vera
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Maud Kennaway
Joseph Maher
Walter Johnson (as Joe Maher)
Edward Binns
Mr. McNulty
Joyce Ebert
Mrs. Patterson
Laurie Kennedy
Ellie
James Naughton
George
Austin Pendleton
Dr. Klein
George Spalding
Lt. Andrews
Richard Venture
Fergy
Lee Wallace
Lt. Gart
Kate Wilkinson
Ethel Dean
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvin Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert L. Fish, I.C. Rapoport
- Original Score
- Jacques Urbont
- Original Title
- Diary of the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvin Brown
Robert L. Fish, I.C. Rapoport, Ruth Rendell
Jacques Urbont
Murray Solomon
Charles B. Moss Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Arvin Brown
Director
Jacques Urbont
Original Music Composer
Charles B. Moss Jr.
Producer
Murray Solomon
Editor
Robert L. Fish
Screenplay
I.C. Rapoport
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diary of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diary of the Dead about?
An unemployed man who lives with his wife and overbearing mother-in-law sees an opportunity to relieve himself of the old bat, which tangles him in a maze of deception.
Who directed Diary of the Dead?
Diary of the Dead was directed by Arvin Brown.
Who stars in Diary of the Dead?
The principal cast of Diary of the Dead includes Héctor Elizondo, Salome Jens, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Joseph Maher, Edward Binns.
When was Diary of the Dead released and how long is it?
Diary of the Dead was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Diary of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diary of the Dead was composed by Jacques Urbont.
Is Diary of the Dead based on a book or true story?
Diary of the Dead is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruth Rendell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diary of the Dead?
Diary of the Dead holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).