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The Ghost Dance

The Ghost Dance

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The Ghost Dance

"When you disturb the dead, you must pay the price."

1982

1h 36m

4.9(11 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

The spirit of a long-dead warrior possesses the body of an Indian medicine man and turns him into a homicidal maniac.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Julie Amato

Dr. Kay Foster

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Victor Mohica

Tom Eagle

Victor Mohica

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Henry Bal

Nahalla / Aranjo

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Frank Salsedo

Ocacio

Frank Salsedo

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James Andronica

Paul Michaels

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Patricia Alice Albrecht

Carol

Patricia Alice Albrecht

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Deloris Maaske

Lena

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Art

J. Christopher Senter

Rick Haley

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Henry Kendrick

Lt. Deleo

Henry Kendrick

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Felicia Leon

Rea, Indian Girl

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Ramon Chavez

Ben Montalos

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John Richard Petersen

Student (uncredited)

John Richard Petersen

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Kirk Koskella

Phalan

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Don Shanks

Excavation Worker

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Patrick Garcia

Dying Boy

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