The Walking Dead
“Surviving the streets was just a rehearsal.”
Synopsis
Five young marines on a suicide mission in Vietnam, struggle for survival in a jungle minefield. The mean streets of home did not prepare them for this.
Top Cast
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Allen Payne
Cole Evans
Eddie Griffin
Pvt. Hoover Brache
Joe Morton
Sgt. Barkley
Vonte Sweet
Pfc. Joe Brooks
Roger Floyd
Cpl. Pippins
Ion Overman
Shirley Evans
Bernie Mac
Ray
Kyley Jackman
Sandra Evans
Jean-Claude La Marre
Pvt. Earl Anderson
Lena Sang
Barbra Jean
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Celeste
Dana Point
Edna
Doil Williams
Harold
Damon Jones
2nd Lt. Duffy
Kevin Jackson
Deuce
Vivienne Sendaydiego
Vietnamese Woman
Hank Stone
1st Sgt Hall
Velma Thompson
Brenda
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Preston A. Whitmore II
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston A. Whitmore II
- Original Title
- The Walking Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Jackson-McHenry Entertainment, Savoy Pictures, Price Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Preston A. Whitmore II
Preston A. Whitmore II
John L. Demps Jr.
Don Brochu, William C. Carruth
Frank Price, George Jackson, Doug McHenry
Department Leadership Roster
Preston A. Whitmore II
Director
Preston A. Whitmore II
Writer
Randy Fife
Stunt Coordinator
Charlie Picerni
Stunt Coordinator
John L. Demps Jr.
Director of Photography
Don Brochu
Editor
William C. Carruth
Editor
Frank Price
Producer
George Jackson
Producer
Doug McHenry
Producer
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 Walking Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Walking Dead about?
Five young marines on a suicide mission in Vietnam, struggle for survival in a jungle minefield. The mean streets of home did not prepare them for this.
Who directed The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead was directed by Preston A. Whitmore II.
Who stars in The Walking Dead?
The principal cast of The Walking Dead includes Allen Payne, Eddie Griffin, Joe Morton, Vonte Sweet, Roger Floyd.
When was The Walking Dead released and how long is it?
The Walking Dead was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did The Walking Dead make at the box office?
The Walking Dead grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).