The Crazies (1973)

  • R
  • 03/16/1973 (US)
  • Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror, Action
  • 1h 43m

Why are the good people dying?

Overview

Citizens of a small town are infected by a biological weapon that causes its victims to become violently insane. As uninfected citizens struggle to survive, the military readies its own response.

George A. Romero

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Lane Carroll's headshot

Lane Carroll

Judy
Will MacMillan's headshot

Will MacMillan

David
Harold Wayne Jones's headshot

Harold Wayne Jones

Clank
Lynn Lowry's headshot

Lynn Lowry

Kathy
Lloyd Hollar's headshot

Lloyd Hollar

Col. Peckem
Richard Liberty's headshot

Richard Liberty

Artie
Richard France's headshot

Richard France

Dr. Watts
Harry Spillman's headshot

Harry Spillman

Maj. Ryder

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