Dead Man
“It is preferable not to travel with a dead man.”
Synopsis
On the run after committing murder, an accountant encounters a strange Native American man who prepares him for his journey into the spiritual world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-16
Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
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Gary Farmer
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Crispin Glover
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Lance Henriksen
Cole Wilson
Michael Wincott
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Eugene Byrd
Johnny 'The Kid' Pickett
John Hurt
John Scholfield
Robert Mitchum
John Dickinson
Iggy Pop
Salvatore 'Sally' Jenko
Gabriel Byrne
Charlie Dickinson
Jared Harris
Benmont Tench
Mili Avital
Thel Russell
Jimmie Ray Weeks
Marvin, Older Marshal
Mark Bringelson
Lee, Younger Marshal
John North
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Alfred Molina
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Billy Bob Thornton
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Michelle Thrush
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 5, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 23, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.12x
-$8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Jarmusch
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Jarmusch
- Original Score
- Neil Young
- Original Title
- Dead Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Cree, English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Pandora Film, JVC, Newmarket Capital Group, 12-Gauge Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch
Neil Young
Robby Müller, Chris Lombardi
Jay Rabinowitz
Demetra J. MacBride
Department Leadership Roster
Marit Allen
Costume Design
Jim Jarmusch
Director
Neil Young
Original Music Composer
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
Demetra J. MacBride
Producer
Jay Rabinowitz
Editor
Jon Farhat
Visual Effects Supervisor
Al Jones
Stunt Coordinator
Randall Balsmeyer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jim Jarmusch
Writer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Man about?
On the run after committing murder, an accountant encounters a strange Native American man who prepares him for his journey into the spiritual world.
Who directed Dead Man?
Dead Man was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Who stars in Dead Man?
The principal cast of Dead Man includes Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, Crispin Glover, Lance Henriksen, Michael Wincott.
When was Dead Man released and how long is it?
Dead Man was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dead Man?
Dead Man had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (0.12 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Dead Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Man was composed by Neil Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Man?
Dead Man holds official age classifications: AU: RC; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).