The Crazies

Mar 16, 1973

1h 43m

★ 6.1

Why are the good people dying?

Overview

Citizens of a small town are infected by a biological weapon that causes its victims to become violently insane. As uninfected citizens struggle to survive, the military readies its own response.

Genres

Science Fiction

Thriller

Horror

Action

Production Companies

Pittsburgh Films

The Crazies Trailers

Cast

Judy

Lane Carroll

David

Will MacMillan

Clank

Harold Wayne Jones

Kathy

Lynn Lowry

Col. Peckem

Lloyd Hollar

Artie

Richard Liberty

Dr. Watts

Richard France

Maj. Ryder

Harry Spillman

Brubaker

Bill Thunhurst

Soldier

Stephen Liska

Man Shooting at Doctor's Office

S. William Hinzman

Dr. Brookmyre

Will Disney

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