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Deadrise (2011): Cast & Plot

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Deadrise is a 2011 thriller directed by Richard Brauer, starring Renée O'Connor as Paula, Larry Joe Campbell and Nate Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Deadrise (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Richard Brauer
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Deadrise About?

The premise of Deadrise without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Paula, a Historic Trust inspector, finishes a major Midwest project and heads home to Chicago. A late‑Friday call directs her to a derelict 400‑foot steamship on an industrial waterfront. Her car breaks down, she meets Vigs, the ship’s caretaker, and accepts his invitation to spend the night in a stateroom, sharing dinner and beer as the night unfolds.

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Cast & crew

Deadrise Cast & Characters

Renée O'Connor leads the cast as Paula, with Larry Joe Campbell as Vigs and Nate Mitchell as Waiter. Directed by Richard Brauer; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Richard Brauer

More films directed by Richard Brauer: Dogman 2: The Wrath of the Litter and The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island.

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Plot

Deadrise Plot Summary

What happens in Deadrise from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Paula, Renée O’Connor, an inspector for the Historic Trust, wraps up a significant project in the upper Midwest. On her way home to Chicago, she gets a late call to check out a new applicant, and, though it’s late on Friday, she takes a detour to the site of a once-proud steamship along an industrial waterfront. The ship’s 400-foot black form looms against the sky, collecting dead fish in stagnant water near the pier.

Full summary

The whole story of Deadrise, scene by scene

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Videos

Deadrise Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Deadrise.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Deadrise?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Paula's profession at the beginning of the film?

Details

Deadrise Also Known As

Also known as “Fitful”.

Also known as
  • Fitful

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FAQ

Deadrise FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Deadrise, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Deadrise?

Deadrise runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Deadrise released?

Deadrise was released on April 5, 2011.

Who directed Deadrise?

Deadrise was directed by Richard Brauer.

More films by Richard Brauer

Who is in the cast of Deadrise?

Deadrise stars Renée O'Connor as Paula, Larry Joe Campbell as Vigs and Nate Mitchell as Waiter, among 4 credited actors.

Does Deadrise have a post-credit scene?

No. Deadrise has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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