The Dead Zone
R“In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it.”
1983·103 min·Released
Studio: Lorimar Motion Pictures, The De Laurentiis Company
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Theatrical Oct 21, 1983
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USA · English · USA
Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorDavid Cronenberg
WriterJeffrey Boam
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
Peter Dvorsky
Dardis
Julie-Ann Heathwood
Amy
Barry Flatman
Walt
Raffi Tchalikian
Denny #1
Ken Pogue
Vice President
Gordon Jocelyn
Five-Star General
Bill Copeland
Secretary of State
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Keywords
sheriffcomabased on novel or booksacrificeflashbackpremonitionvisiondoctorcar accidentseries of murderspsychicdark herogothicmadness
Details
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$21M
TMDb Votes
1,816
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026