Dead Again (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dead Again is a 1991 drama thriller starring Emma Thompson. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $38 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1992. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dead Again About?
The premise of Dead Again without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A private investigator is hired to investigate the case of a woman suffering from amnesia and disturbing nightmares. His search for answers leads him to an antiques dealer and hypnotist, uncovering a link to a decades-old tragedy. The investigation centers on the 1948 murder of acclaimed pianist Margaret Strauss, and the detective must piece together the events of that fateful year to reveal the truth behind the woman's lost memories and the circumstances surrounding the pianist’s death.
Dead Again Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- orchestral music score
- destiny
- fear
- hypnosis
- murder
- nightmare
- 1990s
- 1940s
- amnesia
- stabbed with scissors
- anklet
- flashback
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- dual role
- star crossed lovers
- psychiatrist
- past life regression
- husband wife relationship
- housekeeper
- directed by star
- suspense
- jealousy
- love
- private detective
- reincarnation
- neo noir
- los angeles california
- black and white scene
- uxoricide
- mute woman
- psychiatric hospital
- german immigrant
- suspicion of adultery
- screaming woman
- killer child
- subjective camera
- matricide
- death of wife
- shot in the shoulder
- stabbed in the leg
- slow motion scene
- stabbed in the back
- fight
- insanity
- memory
- orphanage
- pianist
- scissors
- composer
- playing piano
- long take
Dead Again Cast
Emma Thompson stars in Dead Again.
Dead Again Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dead Again 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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Dead Again Plot Summary
What happens in Dead Again from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Newspapers cover the shocking 1948 murder of Margaret Strauss, who was tragically stabbed during a robbery, and the key piece of evidence—her missing anklet. Her husband, Roman Strauss, a talented composer, finds himself wrongfully convicted and is sentenced to death. Just before his execution, he has a fateful meeting with reporter Gray Baker. When asked about Margaret’s murder, Roman seems to whisper something to Baker, but the journalist chooses to keep this revelation a secret, leaving many questions unanswered.
Full summary
The whole story of Dead Again, scene by scene
Dead Again Box Office
Dead Again grossed $38 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$38M
- US & Canada
- $38M
Dead Again Awards & Nominations
Dead Again earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1992. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Derek Jacobi
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Golden Globes 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Score
Dead Again Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dead Again.
How Well Do You Know Dead Again?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
In what year does the murder of Margaret Strauss take place?
Cars in Dead Again
9 cars on screen, including the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 and the 1991 Chrysler New Yorker Salon.
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1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Important role -
1991 Chrysler New Yorker Salon Minor role -
1946 Hudson Minor role -
1942 Packard Super Eight One-Sixty Minor role
Dead Again Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “L'altro delitto” and “เมินเสียเถิดความตาย”.
- Also known as
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- L'altro delitto
- เมินเสียเถิดความตาย
- Voltar a Morrer
- Zemřít znovu
- 愛と死の間で
- Schatten der Vergangenheit
- Morir todavía
- Znovu po smrti
- Νεκροί Ξανά
- רצח מן העבר
- Le passé revient
- Meghalsz újra
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- Umrzeć Powtórnie
- Умереть заново
- 환생
- Död på nytt
- Înviat din morți
- 再续前世情
- Поново мртав, ხელახლა სიკვდილი
- Померти знову
- Yeniden Ölmek
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Dead Again FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dead Again, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dead Again?
Dead Again runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Dead Again released?
Dead Again was released on August 23, 1991.
Who is in the cast of Dead Again?
Dead Again stars Emma Thompson.
How much did Dead Again make at the box office?
Dead Again grossed $38 million worldwide.
How is Dead Again rated?
Dead Again has 66 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Dead Again nominated for any awards?
Dead Again received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Dead Again have a post-credit scene?
No. Dead Again has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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