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The Quick and the Dead emerged during a notable revival of the Western genre in the 1990s, spurred by the success of Clint Eastwood‘s critically acclaimed 1992 film Unforgiven. The surge in Western productions was so significant that Raimi faced challenges in sourcing enough authentic period costumes for his film. This marked a departure for Raimi, who was primarily known for his work in horror and action films. True to his style, the film includes many of his signature elements, such as his beloved Oldsmobile 88, cleverly disguised as a wagon. However, the presence of Bruce Campbell, a frequent collaborator, was unfortunately cut from the final version. The screenplay, crafted by Simon Moore (Traffic), pays tribute to classic spaghetti Westerns.

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Set in the lawless Wild West town of Redemption, the film centers around the tyrannical Mayor John Herod (Gene Hackman), who exerts his authority with ruthless control. He orchestrates a high-stakes quick-draw competition, inviting skilled gunslingers from across the West to vie for a substantial cash prize. Among the challengers are an array of tough-guy character actors, including Keith David, Lance Henriksen, Mark Boone Junior, Tobin Bell, and Sven-Ole Thorsen. The competition lures in a mysterious figure known only as The Lady (Sharon Stone), who harbors a personal vendetta against Herod. Additionally, The Kid (Leonardo DiCaprio), a naïve young man who believes Herod is his father, enters the contest alongside Cort (Russell Crowe), a reformed preacher who once belonged to Herod’s gang. As the deadly competition unfolds, dark secrets come to light, and only one contender—either man or woman—will emerge victorious.

Upon its release, The Quick and the Dead garnered mixed reviews, with critics often noting the clash between traditional Western elements and Raimi’s unique stylistic choices as somewhat disorienting. Although it underperformed at the box office, grossing $47 million against a $35 million budget, Raimi quickly rebounded with the success of his neo-noir film A Simple Plan and later dominated the box office with his Spider-Man trilogy. Over time, however, The Quick and the Dead has cultivated a passionate cult following.

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In The Quick and the Dead, a fierce and mysterious woman enters a deadly quick-draw elimination tournament in a lawless town ruled by a ruthless gunman. As the competition progresses, her hidden motives and secrets are gradually revealed amidst escalating tension, intense rivalry, and a quest for revenge.

Release Date

February 9, 1995

Cast

Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobin Bell, Roberts Blossom, Kevin Conway, Keith David, Lance Henriksen, Pat Hingle, Gary Sinise, Mark Boone Junior, Olivia Burnette, Fay Masterson, Raynor Scheine, Woody Strode, Jerry Swindall, Scott Spiegel, Jonothon Gill, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Lennie Loftin

Runtime

107 Minutes

Writers

Simon Moore

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