The Dead Zone (1983)
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1h 39m
In this 1983 thriller based on Stephen King’s novel, a schoolteacher awakens from a five-year coma to discover he has developed psychic abilities. As he reluctantly uses his gift to help others, he becomes entangled in dangerous situations that force him to confront difficult moral choices. Directed by David Cronenberg, the film blends mystery, suspense, and supernatural elements against the backdrop of small-town Maine and the political arena.
Cast:
Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith
Martin Sheen as Greg Stillson
Brooke Adams as Sarah Bracknell
Tom Skerritt as Sheriff George Bannerman
Herbert Lom as Dr. Sam Weizak
Anthony Zerbe as Roger Stuart
Colleen Dewhurst as Henrietta Dodd
Nicholas Campbell as Deputy Frank Dodd
Simon Craig as Chris Stuart
Barry Flatman as Walt Bracknell
Produced by:
David Cronenberg
Debra Hill
Jeffrey Boam
Stephen King
Dino De Laurentiis
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