Dead Again 1991
Dead Again
In 1949, composer Roman Strauss is executed for the murder of his wife. In 1990s Los Angeles, a detective comes across a mute amnesiac woman who is somehow linked to the Strauss murder.
In 1949, composer Roman Strauss is executed for the murder of his wife. In 1990s Los Angeles, a detective comes across a mute amnesiac woman who is somehow linked to the Strauss murder.
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 16 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Roman Strauss / Mike Church
... Gray Baker
... Margaret Strauss / Grace
... Father Timothy
... Sister Madeleine / Starlet
... Cozy Carlisle
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See All 2 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by talisencrw
By far, my favourite film of Branagh's that he's directed. A solid mystery/thriller--the kind that's not done enough these days IMHO. Though he's certainly diversified his oeuvre recently, what with Disney remakes and even superhero films, I wish he had done a lot more like this one, rather than, high-quality as they are, a metric tonne of yet-more Shakespearean adaptations.
Release Date:
Aug 23, 1991 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 47`
MMPA Rating:
R
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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By far, my favourite film of Branagh's that he's directed. A solid mystery/thriller--the kind that's not done enough these days IMHO. Though he's certainly diversified his oeuvre recently, what with Disney remakes and even superhero films, I wish he had done a lot more like this one, rather than, high-quality as they are, a metric tonne of yet-more Shakespearean adaptations.
Kenneth Branagh's first film, **HENRY V**, was a critical triumph. But since it was a Shakespeare story, it is overlooked as high-brow. With **DEAD AGAIN** as his sophomore directorial effort, Branagh has a film for the popcorn crowd. If **HENRY V** was tonally like a Laurence Olivier film, **DEAD AGAIN** is tonally like an Alfred Hitchcock movie. Filmed in 2 eras, in both color and black and white, with characters portraying multiple characters, a private eye, reincarnation, a fortune teller even a _femme fatale_ suffering from amnesia! Obviously **DEAD AGAIN** is a suspense thriller of old. The screenplay by Scott Frank - screenwriter of **OUT OF SIGHT**, **GET SHORTY** and **MINORITY REPORT**- is taut and exciting. Branagh's creative use of camera and the thundering musical score by his musical alter ego, Patrick Doyle, marry well with that script. Once again, Branagh carries the film in front and behind the camera. This time taking on 2 different roles, as does his one-time wife Emma Thompson. While some from his Shakespeare community appear in other roles, Branagh embraces his first Hollywood film by bringing on board American actors, like Andy Garcia and Robin Williams. In the end, story is king in **DEAD AGAIN**. It is fun and exciting and easily one of the best films of 1991. _"...two halves of the same person. Nothing can separate them, not even death.”_
Cast & Crew of
Dead Again
Directors & Credit Writers
... Script Supervisor
... Director
... Second Assistant Director
Cast
... Roman Strauss / Mike Church
... Gray Baker
... Margaret Strauss / Grace
... Father Timothy
... Sister Madeleine / Starlet
... Cozy Carlisle
... Franklyn Madson
... Pete Dugan
... Inga
... Doug O'Malley
... Lydia Larsen
... Otto Kline
GH
Gregor Hesse... Frankie
... Cafe Owner
... Hypnotism Patient
... Sister Constance
... Handcuffed Woman
... Cop
... Clerk