The Dead Zone

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

1983-10-21

7.008

en 103m

ThrillerHorrorScience Fiction

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.

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Director

David Cronenberg

Novel

Stephen King

Screenplay

Jeffrey Boam

Producer

Debra Hill

Original Music Composer

Michael Kamen

Director of Photography

Mark Irwin

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