The Quick and the Dead
Director: Sam Raimi
Actors: Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe
PlotIn 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.
Writers: Simon Moore
Release Date: 10 Feb 1995
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Japan
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Sony's Blu-ray of "The Quick and the Dead" boasts excellent audio and video quality, with standout direction and casting, though it lacks substantive bonus material.
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Film lauded but tonally confused; stunning 4K/UHD & Atmos; extras vary. Worthwhile for fans.
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