description The Quick and the Dead Overview
The Quick and the Dead is a 1995 Western directed by Sam Raimi, featuring Sharon Stone as “The Lady.” She enters the frontier town of Redemption, governed by John Herod (Gene Hackman), to participate in a duel seeking retribution for her father’s murder. The film also stars Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio, with contributions from Joss Whedon on the screenplay.
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info The Quick and the Dead Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1995 |
help The Quick and the Dead FAQ
What is The Quick and the Dead about?
The Quick and the Dead follows Ellen, known as The Lady, when she enters the town of Redemption for a deadly quick-draw tournament. She is seeking revenge against John Herod, who murdered her father.
Who stars in The Quick and the Dead?
Sharon Stone plays Ellen and Gene Hackman plays John Herod. The cast also includes Russell Crowe as Cort and a young Leonardo DiCaprio as Fee Herod.
Who directed The Quick and the Dead?
Sam Raimi directed the 1995 Western. The film combines classic gunslinger-duel structure with Raimi's stylized camera work and dark humor.
Is The Quick and the Dead a tournament Western?
Yes. Much of the plot is built around Herod's organized gunfighting contest, in which challengers face one another in town. Ellen enters the competition because it gives her a direct path to Herod.
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