Raiders of the Living Dead (1986): Cast
Raiders of the Living Dead is a 1986 horror film directed by Samuel M. Sherman, starring Scott Schwartz as Jonathan, Robert Allen and Zita Johann. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Samuel M. Sherman
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
-
English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Raiders of the Living Dead About?
The premise of Raiders of the Living Dead without spoilers.
In an abandoned prison a mad doctor resurrects executed convicts as flesh‑eating zombies. Teenager Jonathan cobbles together a laser weapon from a videodisc player and, together with his girlfriend and his grandfather, hunts the undead. A nosy tabloid reporter also follows the trail, seeking a scoop.
Raiders of the Living Dead Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- z movie
- living dead
- violence
- singer
- song
- death
- explosion
- nuclear power plant
- murder
- motorcycle
- cb radio
- cell phone
+18 more Show fewer
- swat team
- electric stun gun
- pistol
- sunglasses
- dump truck
- police car
- hostage
- bound and gagged
- damsel in distress
- held at gunpoint
- gasoline truck
- hijacking
- 1980s
- zombie
- shotgun
- exploding head
- laser
- independent film
Raiders of the Living Dead Cast & Characters
Scott Schwartz leads the cast as Jonathan, with Robert Allen as Dr. Carstairs and Zita Johann as Librarian. Directed by Samuel M. Sherman; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Samuel M. Sherman
- Scott Schwartz as Jonathan
-
Robert Allen as Dr. Carstairs - Zita Johann as Librarian
- Robert Deveau as Morgan Randall
Also Starring in Raiders of the Living Dead
· 8 more- Leonard Corman Dr. Kapek
- Robert A. Sacchetti Man in Black
- Donna Asali Shelly Goodwin
- Corri Burt Michelle
- Nino Rigali Detective Kruger
- Barbara June Patterson Mrs. Levitt
- Christine Farish Karen
- Tex Tuttle Truck Driver
Cars in Raiders of the Living Dead
47 cars on screen, including the 1984 Dodge Aries K and the Mack R-Series.
-
1984 Dodge Aries K Important role -
Mack R-Series Important role -
1981 Plymouth TC3 Important role -
1977 Buick Electra 225 Minor role
Raiders of the Living Dead Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “La rebelion de las muertas” and “Dying Day”.
- Also known as
-
- La rebelion de las muertas
- Dying Day
- Dark Night
- La vendetta dei morti viventi
- Guerreros del más allá
- 活人死人攻略
- Caçadores dos Mortos Vivos
Seen Raiders of the Living Dead?
Movies Like Raiders of the Living Dead
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Raiders of the Damned, Raiders of the Sun and Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave.
-
Raiders of the Damned 2007 -
Raiders of the Sun 1992 -
Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave 2005 -
Dead and Deader 2006 -
Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis 2005 -
Living a Zombie Dream 1996 -
The Dead Hate the Living! 1999 -
Gangs of the Dead 2006 -
I Was a Teenage Zombie 1987 -
Children of the Living Dead 2001 -
Teenage Zombies 1959 -
Return of the Living Dead III 1993
Raiders of the Living Dead FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Raiders of the Living Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Raiders of the Living Dead?
Raiders of the Living Dead runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Raiders of the Living Dead released?
Raiders of the Living Dead was released on March 9, 1986.
Who directed Raiders of the Living Dead?
Raiders of the Living Dead was directed by Samuel M. Sherman.
More films by Samuel M. Sherman Who is in the cast of Raiders of the Living Dead?
Raiders of the Living Dead stars Scott Schwartz as Jonathan, Robert Allen as Dr. Carstairs and Zita Johann as Librarian, among 12 credited actors.
Does Raiders of the Living Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. Raiders of the Living Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
