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The Quick and the Dead

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Director: Sam Raimi

Actors: Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe

Plot

In a desolate frontier town, the annual gunfighting competition attracts an assortment of marksmen and outlaws, all vying for the large cash prize and the thrill of victory. Among the gunfighters is a mysterious woman with a haunted past, seeking both participation in the contest and a deeper, personal retribution. The event is orchestrated by the town's ruthless leader, a man with a iron grip on the local populace and a history of mercilessly crushing any opposition. His control over the town is undisputed, and he uses the competition to demonstrate his power, entertain the masses, and dispose of potential threats.

As the competition commences, contestants demonstrate their skills, trying to outgun one another in a series of duels. Each round thins the herd, leaving only the fastest and deadliest competitors. Amidst the bullets and bravado, alliances form, and pasts are confronted, as the participants grapple with their own demons and motivations. The woman participant's evident skill with a firearm draws attention, and her enigmatic purpose in town becomes a growing focus of intrigue among the townsfolk and fellow gunslingers alike. The contests grow ever more lethal as the ultimate confrontation looms, foreshadowing a showdown that will not just determine the winner of the contest but also settle old scores.

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Writers: Simon Moore

Release Date: 10 Feb 1995

Runtime: 108 min

Rating: R

Country: United States, Japan

Language: English, Spanish

Home Video Reviews

The Quick and the Dead 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Score: 70

The Quick and the Dead

4K UHD Blu-ray

Film lauded but tonally confused; stunning 4K/UHD & Atmos; extras vary. Worthwhile for fans.

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