The Quick and the Dead

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The Quick and the Dead

R

Released Feb 10, 1995

1h 45m

Western

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A mysterious woman gunslinger, Ellen (Sharon Stone), saunters into the town of Redemption looking for revenge. Her father was killed by the town's sadistic mayor, Herod (Gene Hackman), who is in the midst of organizing a quick-draw tournament. The lady enters, joining a cast of miscreants and outlaws for a brutal competition in which the loser dies. Among the competitors is "The Kid" (Leonardo DiCaprio), an upstart who has his own score to settle with Herod.

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Critics Consensus

The Quick and the Dead isn't quite the draw that its intriguing premise and pedigree suggest, but fans of nontraditional Westerns should have some rootin' tootin' fun.

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Sheila Johnston

Independent (UK)

After Army of Darkness and Darkman, Sam Raimi, the once-promising director of The Evil Dead, needs a good movie. The Quick and the Dead isn't that exactly, but it is a playful and moderately enjoyable homage to the spaghetti Western.

Jun 25, 2025

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

A 21-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio nonetheless steals the show as The Kid, a fast-talking show-off hiding a daddy complex. Great fun.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 27, 2025

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

The plot of this low-camp revenge thriller is little more than an excuse to line up one badass cowboy (or girl) opposite another and let the eyeball-to-eyeball fireworks fly.

Rated: C

Sep 7, 2011

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

The gifted Italian cinematographer Dante Spinotti and the American designer Patrizia Von Brandenstein have combined to make The Quick and the Dead a dazzling visual experience.

Jun 24, 2025

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John Millar

Daily Record (UK)

Some of the gags misfire as Sharon goes gunning for revenge. But you'll find many worse excuses for munching your way through a bucket of popcorn.

Jun 24, 2025

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Quentin Curtis

Independent on Sunday

A sassily written western about a fast-draw contest, with smart performances from Sharon Stone and Leonardo DiCaprio, and a stunning, if familiar, diabolic turn by Gene Hackman.

Jun 24, 2025

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Scott H

I had no idea this was supposed to be a comedy. It's all gimmicky camera angles and effects. It doesn't matter how bad you hate someone, he's not going to scream after you fire the gun, while the bullet is coming toward them. It's not going to hit him so hard he does a backflip.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Audience Member

This film is unrealistic. I mean this is based on the old west, but the villian Herrod would NEVER be able to run a town like that. As far as gunfighters, I just feel that eventually people would be fed up with Herrod and shoot him. I know I would.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/06/25

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Colin M.

A fun show. This is kind of a go to movie for me when I’m not really sure of what I wanna watch. It’s the kind of movie you can watch over and over. It entertains and you don’t have to think about it so if you’re tired, this is a good one to put on.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Auberus P

I first saw this film 35 years ago in theaters and thought it was just okay. Rewatching it last night on TV, I found it downright dull. The casting is top-notch—Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and a young Leonardo DiCaprio—but the weak script wastes them, cramming in too many underdeveloped characters. The cinematography has style, but showy gimmicks (like unnecessary slow-mo paired with cheesy zoom effects) undercut its impact. The premise—a female gunslinger in a male-dominated revenge tale—had real potential, but instead of depth or tension, we get a repetitive shootout competition. A more fitting title? The Tasteless and the Dull.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/18/25

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Chief B

Great western!! Liked it the moment I seen it. And Gene Hackman as the villain is great. It's like a spaghetti western in a way but with a Sam Raimi twist to it and I love it. And I hate this word but it's very underrated.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Don C

I love this movie. I could watch it 20 times and still enjoy it. A superb cast with excellent direction by Sam Raimi. Everything worked for me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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The Quick and the Dead: Official Clip - Sharon Stone Kisses Leonardo DiCaprio

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The Quick and the Dead: Official Clip - Leonardo DiCaprio vs. Gene Hackman

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The Quick and the Dead: Official Clip - Russell Crowe Is One HELL of a Shot

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The Quick and the Dead: Official Clip - Sharon Stone Is a SEXY Gunfighter

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The Quick and the Dead: Official Clip - The Quick Draw Competition Opens

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The Quick and the Dead: Official Clip - Ellen's Revenge on John Herod

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Synopsis

A mysterious woman gunslinger, Ellen (Sharon Stone), saunters into the town of Redemption looking for revenge. Her father was killed by the town's sadistic mayor, Herod (Gene Hackman), who is in the midst of organizing a quick-draw tournament. The lady enters, joining a cast of miscreants and outlaws for a brutal competition in which the loser dies. Among the competitors is "The Kid" (Leonardo DiCaprio), an upstart who has his own score to settle with Herod.

Director: Sam Raimi
Producer: Allen Shapiro, Patrick Markey, Joshua Donen
Screenwriter: Simon Moore
Distributor: TriStar Pictures, Columbia Tristar
Production Co: TriStar Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Western, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 9, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.3M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Surround

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