The Quick and the Dead details
| Formats: | 15 DVD, Blu-ray, LOVEFiLM Instant |
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| Starring: | Pat Hingle, Sharon Stone, Lance Henriksen, Russell Crowe, Kevin Conway, Gene Hackman, Roberts Blossom, Gary Sinise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobin Bell, G |
| Director: | Sam Raimi |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure - Westerns |
| Studio: | SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Collections: | 100 Wild Westerns |
| Title | Runtime | Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
The Quick and the Dead |
1hr 40 mins | 15 |
LOVEFiLM Instant Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 40 minutes |
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| Rental release: | To be confirmed |
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TOP MOVIE !!!
By a customer from GLASGOW , 16 Nov 2005[Highly rated reviewer]
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.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(26)Hits and Misses
By LiamKincaid (56 reviews) from Cambridge , 26 Apr 2013This film had it's moments. There were some good performances from a variety of talented actors, particularly some supporting actors. Gene Hackman does menacing, in the only the way he can. The film suffers with some drawbacks. Sharon Stone as the central character doesn't feel like she fits the role. I also found her backstory to be a bit uninvolving. The gun-fights were great, but between scenes it seemed like they were padded out. A good popcorn bit of entertainment (if you like that thing). It can be over the top and short on drama in places. For some they may find that to be a benefit. For me, the result was I felt like the film was about 45 minutes too long.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Silly Western, Okay in Places
By tf510 (32 reviews) , 24 Dec 2012Rather silly western with a lacklustre performance from a miscast leading lady. It works well enough visually but - surprisingly, given the scenario - fails entirely to generate any tension. Gene Hackman gives another great Gene Hackman performance and Leonardo diCaprio looks very, very young.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Pizza and beer
By WoodyAllen (2 reviews) , 11 Dec 2012Its Ok, pretty formulaic but the characters are engaging and the bad guys are suitably unhinged. A good one for a pizza and a beer.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Just dont bother
By a customer from devon , 14 May 2012A truly bad film, Sharon Stone as a tough gunslinger out for revenge - pants! Dicaprio is ok, Hackman is good as usual. But the story is just daft. Why Russell Crowe bothered is beyond me. If you are considering renting this go and do some ironing or walk the dog, you'll be grateful to have not wasted your time watching dross.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Pure Gold
By Goldust22 (60 reviews) from Gloucester , 04 Sep 2011I mean this film has Di Caprio, Keith David, Crowe, Hackman, Stone, Hendrickson..... With these stars alone its worth watching its a great western film about a quick draw contest. PS Keep an Eye out for the Old man From Home Alone- Was this review helpful to you?
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