The Crazies (1973)
Why are the good people dying?
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
Director: George A. Romero
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Action
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: March 16, 1973
Cast
- Lane Carroll - Judy
- Will MacMillan - David
- Harold Wayne Jones - Clank
- Lynn Lowry - Kathy
- Lloyd Hollar - Col. Peckem
- Richard Liberty - Artie
- Richard France - Dr. Watts
- Harry Spillman - Maj. Ryder
- Bill Thunhurst - Brubaker
- Stephen Liska - Soldier
Screenplay
- George A. Romero (Screenplay)
- Paul McCollough (Original Story)
Music: Bruce Roberts
Cinematography: S. William Hinzman
Editing: George A. Romero
Production: Pittsburgh Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $275,000
Box Office: $143,784
Original Language: en
Themes
Body Horror and Transformation, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Zombie Apocalypse and Struggle for Life, Zombie Survival and Apocalypse Dawn
Keywords
small town, biological weapon, quarantine, pennsylvania, usa, murder, disease, scientist, epidemic, death, military police, virus, plague, germ warfare
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Crazies about?
- The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
- Who directed The Crazies?
- The Crazies was directed by George A. Romero.
- Who stars in The Crazies?
- The Crazies stars Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan, Harold Wayne Jones, Lynn Lowry, Lloyd Hollar, Richard Liberty.
- How long is The Crazies?
- The Crazies has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Crazies?
- The Crazies is a Science Fiction, Horror, Action film.
- What is the budget of The Crazies?
- The Crazies had a budget of $275,000.
- How much did The Crazies gross?
- The Crazies grossed $143,784 worldwide.
- Where was The Crazies produced?
- The Crazies was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Crazies?
- The themes of The Crazies include: Body Horror and Transformation, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Zombie Apocalypse and Struggle for Life, Zombie Survival and Apocalypse Dawn.