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The Life of the Dead (1991): Cast

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The Life of the Dead is a 1991 drama directed by Arnaud Desplechin, starring Thibault de Montalembert as Christian McGillis, Emmanuel Salinger and Louis-Do de Lencquesaing. It runs 51 minutes.

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The Life of the Dead (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
51 min
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Life of the Dead About?

The premise of The Life of the Dead without spoilers.

A young woman convenes with her extended family in a provincial village where her cousin, in a coma, is hospitalized after attempting suicide.

The Life of the Dead Themes & Keywords

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  • hospital
  • suicide attempt
  • pubic hair
  • male frontal nudity
  • male nudity
  • male full frontal nudity
  • male pubic hair
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Cast & crew

The Life of the Dead Cast & Characters

Thibault de Montalembert leads the cast as Christian McGillis, with Emmanuel Salinger as Bob O'Madden Burke and Louis-Do de Lencquesaing as Nicolas. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin; 20 actors are credited in all.

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More from Arnaud Desplechin

More films directed by Arnaud Desplechin, best-rated first: A Christmas Tale, Kings & Queen, My Golden Days and My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument.

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The Life of the Dead Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Η ζωή των νεκρών” and “二十歳の死”.

Also known as
  • Η ζωή των νεκρών
  • 二十歳の死
  • Viata mortilor
  • Ölülerin Yaşamı
  • La vita dei morti
  • Das Leben der Toten
  • La vie des morts (La vida de los muertos)
  • Жизнь мертвецов

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

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

How long is The Life of the Dead?

The Life of the Dead runs 51 minutes.

When was The Life of the Dead released?

The Life of the Dead was released on June 12, 1991.

Who directed The Life of the Dead?

The Life of the Dead was directed by Arnaud Desplechin.

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

The Life of the Dead stars Thibault de Montalembert as Christian McGillis, Emmanuel Salinger as Bob O'Madden Burke and Louis-Do de Lencquesaing as Nicolas, among 20 credited actors.

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

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

What language is The Life of the Dead in?

The original language of The Life of the Dead is French.

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