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The Quick and the Dead (1995)

The Quick and the Dead (1995)
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Director Sam Raimi brings his trademark comic book-influenced visual panache to this post-modern Western. Sharon Stone stars as Ellen, a mysterious female gunslinger who arrives in the frontier hamlet of Redemption for a contest pitting quick-draw artists against each other. The event is the brainchild of Redemption's evil, corrupt mayor, Herod (Gene Hackman), a criminal who has taken over the town and charges a 50% tax on local businesses. The pot for Herod's deadly game has swollen, attracting numerous colorful gunfighters from around the territory. As each battle thins the ranks of players, the pasts of several participants are revealed. Ellen is seeking revenge on Herod for a heinous past injustice. The fast-talking braggart known as "The Kid" (Leonardo DiCaprio) may in fact be Herod's son. The pacifist Reverend Cort (Russell Crowe), who refuses to participate in the bloodshed, is the fastest draw in the West and a former colleague of Herod's. After several spectacular slayings, Ellen and Herod stage a final showdown, but not before he has made her an unexpected proposal. The Quick and the Dead (1995) is dedicated to veteran Western actor Woody Strode, who appears in a cameo as Redemption's coffin maker, his final performance. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Starring:
Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, (more)
Director(s):
Sam Raimi
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The Quick and the Dead

Director Sam Raimi brings his trademark comic book-influenced visual panache to this post-modern Western. Sharon Stone stars as Ellen, a mysterious female gunslinger who arrives in the frontier hamlet of Redemption for a contest pitting quick-draw artists against each other. The event is the brainchild of Redemption's evil, corrupt mayor, Herod (Gene Hackman), a criminal who has taken over the town and charges a 50% tax on local businesses. The pot for Herod's deadly game has swollen, attracting numerous colorful gunfighters from around the territory. As each battle thins the ranks of players, the pasts of several participants are revealed. Ellen is seeking revenge on Herod for a heinous past injustice. The fast-talking braggart known as "The Kid" (Leonardo DiCaprio) may in fact be Herod's son. The pacifist Reverend Cort (Russell Crowe), who refuses to participate in the bloodshed, is the fastest draw in the West and a former colleague of Herod's. After several spectacular slayings, Ellen and Herod stage a final showdown, but not before he has made her an unexpected proposal. The Quick and the Dead (1995) is dedicated to veteran Western actor Woody Strode, who appears in a cameo as Redemption's coffin maker, his final performance. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
105 mins

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Director(s):
Sam Raimi
Writer(s):
Simon Moore, John Sayles
Producer(s):
Allen Shapiro, Joshua Donen, Patrick Markey
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Humor, Adult Situations, Western Violence, Not For Children)
Categories:
Westerns
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Bret N.

    If you just want to see a lot of gunfight scenes with characters that seem straight out of a comic book, then this is for you. Gene Hackman plays a ruthless character very simular to the one he played in Unforgiven. Like Unforgiven & Crimson Tide he's his usual fun bad character with memorable lines. This movie also debut's Russell Crowe (in America), and when I first saw this movie I knew this guy was something special. Leonardo DiCaprio is also excellent in this, and Sharon Stone is at her best. Unlike Tombstone, It's really a fun western not to be taken too seriously. How could you go wrong with Hackman, Leonardo, & Russell Crowe.

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    Mary S.

    Despite the all-star cast and the somewhat stellar director and his "panache" for comic-book styling, this was one of the slowest-developing flicks of all time, only able to keep any of my attention because of the comapny I happened to be in while watching it. It was so slow to develop that even with the explosive final scenes at the very end, it wasn't nearly enough to compel me to ever want to see it again. I think I'll blame it on the editing.

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    Bahram Z.

    I first thought this is a joke and the real movie would start soon, but this horrible thing was actually the movie itself. What a POS.

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