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200475 minPGspecial

8.2/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

200475 minPGspecial

8.2/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Seventy-five minutes of interviews with the principal cast and crew detail the making of the 1978 film and the career of director George A. Romero.

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Seventy-five minutes of interviews with the principal cast and crew detail the making of the 1978 film and the career of director George A. Romero.

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Perry Martindirector

Perry Martinwriter

George A. Romero

George A. Romerocast

Christine Forrest

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Gaylen Ross

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George A. Romero directed the influential film *Dawn of the Dead*, released in 1978. This documentary features extensive interviews with the film's principal cast and production team. It covers the making of the movie and Romero's career. Behind-the-scenes footage and personal accounts provide context for the film's impact on the horror genre. The documentary runs for 75 minutes and was released in 2004.

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