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Mystery horror film

Zeder (1983): Cast

Zeder (1983) movie poster

Zeder is a 1983 mystery horror film directed by Pupi Avati, starring Gabriele Lavia as Stefano, John Stacy and Anne Canovas. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Zeder (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Pupi Avati
Genres
Mystery , Horror
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zeder About?

The premise of Zeder without spoilers.

After purchasing a second‑hand typewriter, a young journalist spots faint, readable words on the ribbon. Piecing together the fragments, he uncovers a long‑forgotten experiment in which a scientist claimed that certain earths possess a force capable of raising the dead. His quest for the ancient secret draws him into a terrifying reality where the dead begin to rise from their graves.

Zeder Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • lovecraftian
  • typewriter
  • writer
  • secret
  • reanimation
  • archeologist
  • undead
  • zombie
  • discovery
  • giallo
  • psychotronic film
  • supernatural power
+9 more
  • man wears a speedo swimsuit
  • man wears underwear
  • white briefs
  • forced kiss
  • atmospheric
  • handsome man
  • man in swimsuit
  • burial
  • french giallo
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Cast & crew

Zeder Cast & Characters

Gabriele Lavia leads the cast as Stefano, with John Stacy as Professor Chesi and Anne Canovas as Alessandra. Directed by Pupi Avati; 27 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Pupi Avati

More films directed by Pupi Avati, best-rated first: Incantato, The American Backyard, La quattordicesima domenica del tempo ordinario and Dante.

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Cars

Cars in Zeder

27 cars on screen, including the 1969 Volkswagen 1500 Cabriolet Typ 1 and the 1977 BMW R 100 RS.

All 27 cars
  • 1969 Volkswagen 1500 Cabriolet Typ 1 in Zeder 1969 Volkswagen 1500 Cabriolet Typ 1 Important role
  • 1977 BMW R 100 RS in Zeder 1977 BMW R 100 RS Minor role
  • 1953 Citroën 11 B in Zeder 1953 Citroën 11 B Minor role
  • 1978 Citroën CX in Zeder 1978 Citroën CX Minor role
Details

Zeder Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Revenge of the Dead” and “Zeder - Denn Tote kehren wieder”.

Also known as
  • Revenge of the Dead
  • Zeder - Denn Tote kehren wieder
  • Зедер
  • 泽伯

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FAQ

Zeder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Zeder?

Zeder runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Zeder released?

Zeder was released on August 25, 1983.

Who directed Zeder?

Zeder was directed by Pupi Avati.

More films by Pupi Avati

Who is in the cast of Zeder?

Zeder stars Gabriele Lavia as Stefano, John Stacy as Professor Chesi and Anne Canovas as Alessandra, among 27 credited actors.

Does Zeder have a post-credit scene?

No. Zeder has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zeder in?

The original language of Zeder is Italian.

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