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Dead Weight (2012): Cast

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Dead Weight is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Adam Bartlett and John Pata, starring Joe Belknap as Charlie Russell, Mary Lindberg and Aaron Christensen. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Dead Weight (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Directors
Adam Bartlett and John Pata
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dead Weight About?

The premise of Dead Weight without spoilers.

Following a devastating viral outbreak, Charlie Russell embarks on a perilous trek through the wilderness, determined to reunite with his girlfriend, Samantha, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Battling physical exhaustion and hostile survivors, Charlie also confronts deeply rooted emotional burdens and obsessions with his past. Along the way, he finds companionship and must learn to let go of what weighs him down in order to move forward.

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Cast & crew

Dead Weight Cast & Characters

Joe Belknap leads the cast as Charlie Russell, with Mary Lindberg as Samantha MacReady and Aaron Christensen as Thomas. Directed by Adam Bartlett and John Pata; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Adam Bartlett and John Pata

More films directed by Adam Bartlett and John Pata: Black Mold and Pity.

Videos

Dead Weight Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

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FAQ

Dead Weight FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Dead Weight?

Dead Weight runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Dead Weight released?

Dead Weight was released on March 30, 2012.

Who directed Dead Weight?

Dead Weight was directed by Adam Bartlett and John Pata.

Who is in the cast of Dead Weight?

Dead Weight stars Joe Belknap as Charlie Russell, Mary Lindberg as Samantha MacReady and Aaron Christensen as Thomas, among 8 credited actors.

Does Dead Weight have a post-credit scene?

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

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