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The Dead Zone 1983 Directed by David Cronenberg

In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it.

Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.

Country USA
Production Countries Canada , USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Russian
Budget $10,000,000
Revenue $20,766,616
Release Date 21 October 1983
103 mins
Cast
Christopher Walken Johnny Smith
Brooke Adams Sarah Bracknell
Tom Skerritt Sheriff Bannerman
Herbert Lom Dr. Sam Weizak
Anthony Zerbe Roger Stuart
Colleen Dewhurst Henrietta Dodd
Martin Sheen Greg Stillson
Nicholas Campbell Frank Dodd
Sean Sullivan Herb Smith
Jackie Burroughs Vera Smith
Géza Kovács Sonny Elliman
Roberta Weiss Alma Frechette
Simon Craig Chris Stuart
Ken Pogue Vice President
Gordon Jocelyn Five-Star General
Bill Copeland Secretary of State
Jack Messinger Therapist
Cindy Hinds Natalie
Helene Udy Weizak's Mother
Ramon Estevez Teenage Boy with Camera
Joseph Domenchini Young Weizak
Roger Dunn Reporter
Claude Rae Reporter
John Koensgen T.V. Anchorman
James Bearden Deputy #1
William B. Davis Ambulance Driver
Seirge LeBlanc Denny #2
Vera Winiauski Polish Peasant
Joe Kapnaiko Polish Peasant
David Rigby Truck Driver