City of the Living Dead (1980)
Paura nella città dei morti viventi (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 33min
- Horror
- 08 Apr 1983 (USA)
- Movie
A reporter and a psychic race to close the Gates of Hell after the suicide of a clergyman caused them to open, allowing the dead to rise from their graves.
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Cast verified as complete
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Peter Bell
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| Catriona MacColl | ... |
Mary Woodhouse
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| Carlo De Mejo | ... |
Gerry
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Antonella Interlenghi | ... |
Emily Robbins
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| Giovanni Lombardo Radice | ... |
Bob
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| Daniela Doria | ... |
Rosie Kelvin
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| Fabrizio Jovine | ... |
Father William Thomas
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| Luca Venantini | ... |
John-John Robbins
(as Luca Paisner)
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| Michele Soavi | ... |
Tommy Fisher
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| Venantino Venantini | ... |
Mr. Ross
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Enzo D'Ausilio | ... |
Deputy Sheriff
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Adelaide Aste | ... |
Theresa
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| Luciano Rossi | ... |
Policeman in Apartment
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| Robert Sampson | ... |
Sheriff Russell
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| Janet Agren | ... |
Sandra
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Nat Bush | ... |
Sgt. Clay (uncredited)
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Omero Capanna | ... |
Burning Zombie (uncredited)
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| Lucio Fulci | ... |
Dr. Joe Thompson (uncredited)
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Michael Gaunt | ... |
Gravedigger (uncredited)
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Virginia Logan | ... |
Mrs. Holden (uncredited)
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| Perry Pirkanen | ... |
Blond Gravedigger (uncredited)
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| James Edward Sampson | ... |
James McLuhan (uncredited)
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Martin Sorrentino | ... |
Sgt. Clay (uncredited)
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Robert Spafford | ... |
Dunwich Bartender (uncredited)
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Robert E. Warner | ... |
Policeman Outside Apartment Building (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lucio Fulci | ||
Written by
| Lucio Fulci | ... | (story) & |
| Dardano Sacchetti | ... | (story) |
| Lucio Fulci | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Dardano Sacchetti | ... | (screenplay) |
| H.P. Lovecraft | ... | (inspiration) (uncredited) |
| Clark Ashton Smith | ... | (inspiration) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Lucio Fulci | ... | producer |
| Renato Jaboni | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Mino Loy | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Luciano Martino | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Robert E. Warner | ... | executive producer: USA |
Music by
| Fabio Frizzi | ||
Cinematography by
| Sergio Salvati | ||
Editing by
| Vincenzo Tomassi | ||
Editorial Department
| Armando Pace | ... | assistant editor |
| Pietro Tomassi | ... | assistant editor |
| Luciano Vittori | ... | color consultant |
Production Design by
| Massimo Antonello Geleng | ||
Costume Design by
| Massimo Antonello Geleng | ||
Makeup Department
| Rosario Prestopino | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Franco Rufini | ... | makeup artist / special makeup effects artist |
| Luciano Vito | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Franco Coduti | ... | unit manager (as Giannfranco Coduti) |
| Giovanni Masini | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Roberto Giandalia | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Giacomo Calò Carducci | ... | set dresser |
| Rodolfo Ruzza | ... | props |
| Ovidio Taito | ... | assistant set designer |
Sound Department
| Ugo Celani | ... | sound engineer |
| Eros Giustini | ... | boom operator |
| Bruno Moreal | ... | sound mixer |
| Marco Streccioni | ... | sound engineer |
Special Effects by
| Gino De Rossi | ... | special effects |
| Franco Rufini | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Nazzareno Cardinali | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Don Ruffin | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roberto Belli | ... | chief electrician |
| Roberto Forges Davanzati | ... | camera operator |
| Giorgio Garibaldi Schwarze | ... | still photographer |
| Maurizio Lucchini | ... | first assistant camera |
| Giancarlo Serravalli | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Luciana Morosetti | ... | assistant costume designer |
Music Department
| Fabio Frizzi | ... | conductor |
| Maurizio Guarini | ... | musician |
| Marco Streccioni | ... | Score Recorded & Mixed by / mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rita Agostini | ... | continuity |
| Donatella Botti | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Cimino | ... | furniture |
| Alfredo Fornacini | ... | assistant production secretary |
| Franco Galizi | ... | production secretary |
| E. Rancati | ... | furniture (as Rancati) |
| Cesare Barbetti | ... | voice dubbing: Carlo De Mejo (uncredited) |
| Roberto Chevalier | ... | voice dubbing: Michele Soavi (uncredited) |
| Luciano De Ambrosis | ... | voice dubbing: Luca Venantini (uncredited) |
| Vittoria Febbi | ... | voice dubbing: Janet Agren (uncredited) |
| Romano Ghini | ... | voice dubbing: Lucio Fulci (uncredited) |
| Gianni Marzocchi | ... | voice dubbing: Venantino Venantini (uncredited) |
| Anna Melato | ... | voice dubbing: Antonella Interlenghi (uncredited) |
| Anna Miserocchi | ... | voice dubbing: Adelaide Aste (uncredited) |
| Isabella Pasanisi | ... | voice dubbing: Daniela Doria (uncredited) |
| Sergio Rossi | ... | voice dubbing: Christopher George (uncredited) |
| Ted Rusoff | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| Robert Spafford | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| Vittorio Stagni | ... | voice dubbing: Giovanni Lombardo Radice (uncredited) |
| Serena Verdirosi | ... | voice dubbing: Catriona MacColl (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Dania Film (production)
- Medusa Distribuzione (production)
- National Cinematografica (production)
Distributors
- Medusa Distribuzione (1980) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Alemannia/Arabella Filmverleih GmbH (1980) (West Germany) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- UGC Distribution (1980) (France) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1981) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- J.F. Films de Distribución S.A. (1981) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Motion Picture Marketing (MPM) (1983) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Paragon Video Productions (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- VCI Home Video (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- European Video Corporation (EVC) (1984) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Paragon Video Productions (1985) (United States) (VHS) (big box reissue)
- Sony Pictures Video (1988) (Japan) (video) (laserdisc)
- Creature Features Video (1996) (United States) (VHS) (as The Gates of Hell) (dubbed)
- EC Entertainment (1998) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Astro Distribution (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Video Instant Picture Company (VIPCO) (2001) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- DMEG (2004) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Siren Visual Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Another World Entertainment (2006) (Denmark) (DVD)
- Firebox (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Another World Entertainment (2007) (Norway) (DVD)
- Blue Underground (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Arrow Films (2010) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Arrow Films (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Blue Underground (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Cinema Cult (2014) (Australia) (DVD) (DVD and Blu-ray)
- Shock (2014) (Australia)
- Arrow Films (2018) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (4k restoration)
- Dark Force Entertainment (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray) (as "The Gates of Hell")
- Scorpion Releasing (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Omiros Kontos (1980) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Avo Film Edizioni (Italy) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Carrere Group D.A. (France) (VHS)
- Cauldron Films (2022) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Dado Group (Brazil) (VHS)
- EuroVideo (West Germany) (VHS)
- European Video Corporation (EVC) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Imperial Entertainment Home Video (1990) (Poland) (VHS)
- Infinity Video Sales (Australia) (VHS)
- Inter Video (Mexico) (VHS)
- Inter-Light Video (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- K & C Video (Australia) (VHS)
- King Records (2021) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- Number One Video (Italy) (VHS)
- Odox Entertainment (1997) (Sweden) (video)
- René Chateau Video (France) (VHS)
- South Pacific Video (France) (VHS) (19?/)
- Thor Films Video Producciones (1986) (Spain) (VHS)
- Toshiba Eizo Soft (Japan) (VHS) (unknown)
- Video Action (Denmark) (VHS)
- Video Invest AB (Sweden) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Flipper Edizioni Musicali (music copyright)
- National Cinematografica (music copyright)
- Rancati (set furnishings)
- Cimino (set furnishings)
- De Paolis I.N.C.I.R. (interiors)
- LV di Luciano Vittori (color by)
- Studio Sound (sound effects)
- N.C. (sound studios)
- C.D. (synchronization collaboration)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the small New England town of Dunwich, a priest commits suicide by hanging himself in the church cemetery which somehow opens the gates of hell allowing the dead to rise. Peter, a New York City reporter, teams up with a young psychic, named Mary, to travel to the town where they team up with another couple, psychiatrist Jerry and patient Sandra, to find a way to close the gates before All Saints Day or the dead all over the world will rise up and kill the living. Written by matt-282 |
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| Taglines | "The Dead Shall Rise And Walk The Earth" See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Lucio Fulci always carried around a bag with his trademark pipe and tobacco. One day on set he reached into his bag and found a handful of maggots (which had been used earlier to film the scene in which maggots blow in through a window). The perpetrator of this prank is rumored to be Christopher George, the film's lead actor, who did not get along well with Fulci. See more » |
| Goofs | The people of Dunwich are said to be descended from "Salem witch burners", although no accused "witches" were ever burned in Salem (most were hanged). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Cent une tueries de zombies (2012). See more » |
| Quotes |
[reading a porno magazine]
Blonde gravedigger: Will you check her out? Talk about a "box lunch". Gravedigger: I'm telling you, you'll end up a dirty old man reading that stuff. A pervert. A peeping tom. I saw this porno flick once. This guy in the audience got so carried away with it, he humped himself to death. Blonde gravedigger: Yeah, but what a way to go. See more » |