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Dead Space (1991): Cast

Dead Space (1991) movie poster

Dead Space is a 1991 sci-fi horror film directed by Fred Gallo, starring Marc Singer as Commander Steve Krieger, Rodger Halston and Bryan Cranston. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Dead Space (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Fred Gallo
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dead Space About?

The premise of Dead Space without spoilers.

In the void of space, a distress signal draws Commander Krieger and his robot assistant Tinpan to a remote research outpost on planet Phaebon. This loose remake of the 1982 film Forbidden World finds them battling a virus and a grotesque creature unintentionally created by the scientists, turning the frozen station into a lethal battlefield.

Dead Space Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Dead Space Cast & Characters

Marc Singer leads the cast as Commander Steve Krieger, with Rodger Halston as Tinpan and Bryan Cranston as Dr. Frank Darden. Directed by Fred Gallo; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dead Space

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From the director

More from Fred Gallo

More films directed by Fred Gallo: Starquest II, Lady in Waiting and The Finishing Touch.

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Videos

Dead Space Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dead Space.

Dead Space (1991) Original Trailer [HD]
Details

Dead Space Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “DD-5: Espacio Muerto” and “Dead Space - Galaxis des Grauens”.

Also known as
  • DD-5: Espacio Muerto
  • Dead Space - Galaxis des Grauens
  • Terrore nello spazio
  • Jéghideg űr
  • Kosmiczny wirus
  • Мёртвый космос
  • 魔域异形

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FAQ

Dead Space FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Dead Space?

Dead Space runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Dead Space released?

Dead Space was released on October 21, 1991.

Who directed Dead Space?

Dead Space was directed by Fred Gallo.

More films by Fred Gallo

Who is in the cast of Dead Space?

Dead Space stars Marc Singer as Commander Steve Krieger, Rodger Halston as Tinpan and Bryan Cranston as Dr. Frank Darden, among 9 credited actors.

Does Dead Space have a post-credit scene?

No. Dead Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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