The Dead Zone (1983)

  • R
  • 10/21/1983 (US)
  • Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
  • 1h 43m

In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it.

Overview

Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.

Stephen King

Novel

Jeffrey Boam

Screenplay

David Cronenberg

Director

Cast

Christopher Walken's headshot

Christopher Walken

Johnny Smith
Brooke Adams's headshot

Brooke Adams

Sarah Bracknell
Tom Skerritt's headshot

Tom Skerritt

Sheriff Bannerman
Herbert Lom's headshot

Herbert Lom

Dr. Sam Weizak
Anthony Zerbe's headshot

Anthony Zerbe

Roger Stuart
Colleen Dewhurst's headshot

Colleen Dewhurst

Henrietta Dodd
Martin Sheen's headshot

Martin Sheen

Greg Stillson
Nicholas Campbell's headshot

Nicholas Campbell

Frank Dodd

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