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Still from Waking the Dead — Waking the Dead (2000) — Keith GordonPhotographed by Tom Richmond

Poster for Waking the Dead

Keith Gordon

Waking the Dead

English / 2000 / 1h 45m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Mystery Romance

Letterboxd: 3.29/5·3K ratings·485 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A congressional candidate questions his sanity after seeing the love of his life, presumed dead, suddenly emerge.

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February 2024
Position 53
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Interdimensional Romance
Position 14

Credits

Crew

DirectorKeith Gordon

WriterRobert Dillon

CinematographerTom Richmond

Composer

EditorJeff Wishengrad

ProducerKeith Gordon, Linda Reisman, Stuart Kleinman

Cast

Billy Crudupas Fielding Pierce

Jennifer Connellyas Sarah Williams

Paul Hippas Danny Pierce

Hal Holbrookas Isaac Green

Ivonne Collas Gisela Higgens

Lawrence Daneas Governor Kinosis

Ed Harrisas Jerry Charmichael

Janet McTeeras Caroline Pierce

Molly Parkeras Juliet Beck

Larry Marshallas Angelo Bertelli

Stanley Andersonas Fielding's Father

Bruce Dinsmoreas Tony Dayton

Mimi Kuzykas Adele Green

Sandra Ohas Kim

John Carroll Lynchas Father Mileski

Patricia Gageas Fielding's Mother

Walt MacPhersonas Sarah's Father

Waking the Dead (2000) | Criteria