The Quick and the Dead

Guide Note

The Quick and the Dead is a western action/adventure helmed by Sam Raimi starring Sharon Stone and Gene Hackman.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: February 10, 1995
2. Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy and Western
3. Director: Sam Raimi
4. Screenwriter: Simon Moore
5. Producers: Patrick Markey, Allen Shapiro, and Josh Donen
6. Distributor: TriStar Pictures
7. MPAA rating: R (for western violence)
8. Run time: 107 minutes
9. Nomination: 1996 Saturn Award (Best Actress)
10. Budget: $32 million
11. U.S. box office: $17,282,376¹
12. Filming locations: Mescal, Arizona, USA; Old Tucson - 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Plot Summary

A mystifying woman came into the lawless town of Redemption, Arizona to avenge the death of her father that haunts her since she was a child. With fame and fortune being at stake, gunmen from everywhere joined the deadly gun duel competition put up by Herod. But little did they know, the tournament is meant to identify anybody that could pose as a threat to Herod. Ellen must compete to kill her father's assailant.

Cast

• Sharon Stone: Ellen "The Lady"
• Gene Hackman: John Herod
• Russel Crowe: Cort
• Leonardo DiCaprio: Fee Herod "The Kid"
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