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Still from The Quick and the Dead — The Quick and the Dead (1995) — Sam RaimiPhotographed by Dante Spinotti

Poster for The Quick and the Dead

Sam Raimi

The Quick and the Dead

English / 1995 / 1h 47m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance Thriller Action Western

Letterboxd: 3.47/5·115.1K ratings·26.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.

Included in
Women of the West
Position 8
Included in
November 2023
Position 52

Credits

Crew

DirectorSam Raimi

WriterSimon Moore

CinematographerDante Spinotti

Composer

EditorPietro Scalia

ProducerAllen Shapiro, Joshua Donen, Patrick Markey

Cast

Sharon Stoneas Ellen

Gene Hackmanas Herod

Russell Croweas Cort

Leonardo DiCaprioas Kid

Tobin Bellas Dog Kelly

Roberts Blossomas Doc Wallace

Kevin Conwayas Eugene Dred

Keith Davidas Sergeant Cantrell

Lance Henriksenas Ace Hanlon

Pat Hingleas Horace

Gary Siniseas Marshall

Mark Boone Junioras Scars

Olivia Burnetteas Katie

Fay Mastersonas Mattie Silk

Raynor Scheineas Ratsy

Woody Strodeas Charlies Moonlight

Jerry Swindallas Blind Boy

Scott Spiegelas Gold Teeth Man

Jonothon Gillas Spotted Horse

Sven-Ole Thorsenas Gutzon

The Quick and the Dead (1995) | Criteria