The Dead

Nan
1h 23m
1987
6.8 /10 (174)

A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.

Overview

After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.

Country : Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1987-09-03

Top Billed Cast

Anjelica Huston

Gretta Conroy

Donal McCann

Gabriel Conroy

Dan O'Herlihy

Mr. Browne

Helena Carroll

Aunt Kate

Cathleen Delany

Aunt Julia

Ingrid Craigie

Mary Jane

Donal Donnelly

Freddy Malins

Colm Meaney

Mr. Bergin

Rachael Dowling

Lily

Marie Kean

Mrs. Malins

Frank Patterson

Bartell D'Arcy

Lyda Anderson

Miss Daly

Kate O'Toole

Miss Furlong

Bairbre Dowling

Miss Higgins

Maria McDermottroe

Molly Ivors

Sean McClory

Mr. Grace

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