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Dead Calm (1989)

English thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce

Film facts

Runtime
1h 35m 95 min
Released
7 April 1989
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Dead Calm has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 min). The English film released on 7 April 1989. It is directed by Phillip Noyce and stars Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman and Billy Zane.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Dean Semler
Written by
Terry Hayes
Produced by
Terry Hayes, George Miller
Production
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Distribution
InterCom

Box office, awards and more

Box office
AUD 2.44 million
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography; AACTA Award for Best Editing; AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score; AACTA Award for Best Sound
Based on
Dead Calm
Set in
Australia
Filmed in
Australia

Release and where to watch

In theatres
7 April 1989
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Dead Calm?

Dead Calm has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes, or 95 min.

When did Dead Calm release?

Dead Calm released on 7 April 1989.

Who directed Dead Calm?

Dead Calm is directed by Phillip Noyce.

Who is in the cast of Dead Calm?

The cast of Dead Calm includes Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman, Billy Zane, Rod Mullinar, George Shevtsov and Michael Long.

How much did Dead Calm earn at the box office?

Dead Calm grossed AUD 2.44 million.

Is Dead Calm based on a true story or a book?

Dead Calm is based on Dead Calm.

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