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The Invasion of the Dead (1973): Cast

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The Invasion of the Dead is a 1973 action horror film directed by René Cardona, starring Raúl Ramírez as Professor Bruno Volpi, Zovek and Gerardo Zepeda. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Invasion of the Dead (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
René Cardona
Genres
Horror , Action
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Invasion of the Dead About?

The premise of The Invasion of the Dead without spoilers.

Professor Bruno Volpi discovers mysterious paintings on a cliff and enlists the help of Professor Zovek. Using his psychic abilities, Zovek deciphers the symbols as a warning of an impending cosmic disaster. Their concerns are confirmed when a fireball crashes from the sky, reanimating the dead as flesh‑craving zombies.

The Invasion of the Dead Themes & Keywords

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  • cult film
  • low budget film
  • b movie
  • grindhouse film
  • midnight movie
  • psychotronic film
  • superhero action
  • professor
  • zombie invasion
  • wrestler
  • superhero
  • return from the dead
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  • investigation
  • magician
  • zombie
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Cast & crew

The Invasion of the Dead Cast & Characters

Raúl Ramírez leads the cast as Professor Bruno Volpi, with Zovek as Zovek and Gerardo Zepeda as Hombre lobo. Directed by René Cardona; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Invasion of the Dead

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From the director

More from René Cardona

More films directed by René Cardona: Carlos el terrorista, Survive!, Noche de muerte and Island of Lost Souls.

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The Invasion of the Dead Also Known As

Also known as “La invasión de los muertos”.

Also known as
  • La invasión de los muertos

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FAQ

The Invasion of the Dead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Invasion of the Dead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Invasion of the Dead?

The Invasion of the Dead runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Invasion of the Dead released?

The Invasion of the Dead was released on June 21, 1973.

Who directed The Invasion of the Dead?

The Invasion of the Dead was directed by René Cardona.

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Who is in the cast of The Invasion of the Dead?

The Invasion of the Dead stars Raúl Ramírez as Professor Bruno Volpi, Zovek as Zovek and Gerardo Zepeda as Hombre lobo, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Invasion of the Dead have a post-credit scene?

No. The Invasion of the Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Invasion of the Dead in?

The original language of The Invasion of the Dead is Spanish.

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