The Dead Zone (1983)

The Missiles Are Flying

As Johnny (Christopher Walken) shakes hands with Presidential candidate Greg Stillson (Martin Sheen), he discovers his true ambitions.

Directed by David Cronenberg.

Released in 1983 by Paramount.

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  • character-type: Psychic
  • character-type: President
  • character-type: Military Officer
  • action: Shout
  • action: Threaten
  • editors-choice: Monologues
  • editors-choice: WTF Moments
  • primary-genre: Sci-Fi and Fantasy
  • primary-genre: Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Supernatural Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Thriller
  • secondary-genre: Crime Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Sci-Fi Thrillers
  • mood: Angry
  • mood: Dark
  • mood: Controversial
  • prop: Detonator
  • setting: Office
  • theme: Politics
  • theme: Patriotism
  • theme: Destiny
  • theme: Manipulation
  • theme: Deception
  • theme: Fate
  • theme: Power
  • theme: War
  • actor: Ken Pogue
  • actor: Géza Kovács
  • actor: Martin Sheen
  • actor: Gordon Jocelyn
  • actor: Christopher Walken
  • director: David Cronenberg
  • producer: Jeffrey Chernov
  • producer: Debra Hill
  • composer: Michael Kamen
  • costume-designer: Olga Dimitrov
  • production-designer: Carol Spier
  • role-name: Greg Stillson
  • role-name: Vice President
  • role-name: Sonny Elliman
  • role-name: Five-Star General
  • role-name: Johnny Smith
  • screenwriter: Jeffrey Boam
  • screenwriter: Stephen King
  • year: 1983
  • studio: Paramount