Red Rock West
Director: John Dahl
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle
PlotDrifting through the sparse landscapes of Wyoming, a down-on-his-luck ex-Marine named Michael lands in the dusty town of Red Rock seeking honest work. Mistaken by the local bar owner, Wayne, for a hitman expected to murder his wife, Suzanne, Michael plays along to earn some quick cash. Planning to warn Suzanne and leave town immediately, Michael's simple plan spirals into chaos when he becomes entangled in the couple's dangerous game of deceit and betrayal.
Michael's conscience forces him to attempt to warn Suzanne of her imminent danger, but before he can unravel himself from the situation, the real hitman, a menacing figure named Lyle, arrives in Red Rock. Caught between his own moral compass and the deadly intentions of those around him, Michael must navigate a web of lies and violence in a town where no one is who they seem, and every choice leads to unexpected consequences. As Michael looks for a way out, the growing tension and mistrust among the characters set the stage for a confrontation where survival is far from guaranteed.
Writers: John Dahl, Rick Dahl
Release Date: 14 May 1993
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Red Rock West, an underrated gem, deserves a proper 4K remaster for its 30th anniversary.
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