Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

Director: Gary Fleder
Actors: Andy Garcia, Christopher Walken, Christopher Lloyd
PlotJimmy "The Saint" Tosnia is an ex-gangster trying to go straight with his business, "Afterlife Advice," where dying people can record messages for their loved ones. Despite his desire to remain legitimate, financial troubles force him to make a deal with his former crime boss, Bill Manucci, who is both a paraplegic and a powerful figure in Denver's underworld. Manucci, known as "The Man with the Plan," gives Jimmy an easy job: intimidate a man who is dating the ex-girlfriend of Manucci's son. Jimmy reunites with his old crew for this final "action" in hopes of making enough money to leave crime behind forever.
The simple job rapidly spirals out of control when the encounter goes fatally awry. Jimmy and his crew of misfits – critical thinker Pieces, muscleman Franchise, old-school gangster Easy Wind, and the unpredictable loose cannon, Critical Bill – find themselves in over their heads. Each member of the group has their own motivations and dreams, but they now face the dire consequences of their failed mission as Manucci becomes furious over the botched task. With the stakes raised and danger at every turn, they must navigate the treacherous outcomes of their actions and the life they've chosen in the criminal world of Denver.
Writers: Scott Rosenberg
Release Date: 01 Dec 1995
Runtime: 115 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
Paramount delivers an impressive 4K transfer with robust sound and comprehensive extras for a divisive but notable post-Tarantino crime film.
Fascination with 'Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead' endures; high praise for Blu-ray releases.