The Quick and the Dead (1995): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Quick and the Dead is a 1995 action western directed by Sam Raimi, starring Gene Hackman and Sharon Stone. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $18.6 million worldwide on a $32 million budget. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget
- $32M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Quick and the Dead About?
The premise of The Quick and the Dead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the volatile town of Redemption, a mysterious gunslinger named Ellen arrives seeking retribution for her father's murder, perpetrated by the town's tyrannical Mayor Herod. Drawn into a dangerous quick-draw tournament, she confronts Herod’s ruthless henchmen. Along the way, she finds a surprising partner in "The Kid," a young man also seeking to challenge Herod's power and find his own path to redemption in this lawless land.
The Quick and the Dead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female gunfighter
- arizona
- rape
- female topless nudity
- revenge
- street shootout
- showdown
- gun duel
- panties
- saved from hanging
- dark heroine
- girl power
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- female protagonist
- filicide
- dead boy
- child uses a gun
- death of son
- gunslinger
- contest
- fight
- death
- saloon
- murder
- torture
- bar shootout
- shot in the back
- bartender
- hanging
- heroine
- cowgirl
- violence
- femme fatale
- revisionist western
- yuma prison
- prison
- arizona territory
- apache indian
- comanche indian
- sonora mexico
- mexico
- hermosillo mexico
- vaquero
- photography
- cash box
- tucson arizona
- nogales arizona
- fake shemp character
- yuma arizona
- yuma territorial prison
- territorial prison
The Quick and the Dead Cast
Gene Hackman leads the cast, with Sharon Stone. Directed by Sam Raimi.
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Director Sam Raimi
More from Sam Raimi
More films directed by Sam Raimi, best-rated first: Send Help, Spider-Man 2, A Simple Plan and Evil Dead II.
The Quick and the Dead Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Quick and the Dead 49 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Quick and the Dead Plot Summary
What happens in The Quick and the Dead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the parched, sun-baked town of Redemption, the year 1881 marked a significant chapter in its tumultuous history. This was a time characterized by rampant lawlessness and bloodshed, where the powerful exploited the vulnerable, and only the most courageous survived. Into this chaotic scene entered a mysterious gunslinger known as “The Lady,” her unexpected arrival generating a flurry of rumors about her true motives.
Full summary
The whole story of The Quick and the Dead, scene by scene
The Quick and the Dead Box Office & Budget
The Quick and the Dead grossed $18.6 million worldwide on a $32 million budget, 58% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$18.6M
58% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $18.6M
- Budget
- $32M
The Quick and the Dead Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Quick and the Dead.
How Well Do You Know The Quick and the Dead?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the town where the events of the movie take place?
The Quick and the Dead Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Mort Ou Vif: Duel à Redemption” and “风舞狂沙”.
- Also known as
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- Mort Ou Vif: Duel à Redemption
- 风舞狂沙
- Бързата и смъртта
- 致命的快感
- Schneller als der Tod
- Pronti a morire
- Mort ou Vif
- Snabbare än döden
- Rychlejší než smrt
- Rápida y mortal
- Быстрый и мертвый
- Gyorsabb a halálnál
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- 致命快感
- Szybcy i Martwi
- Rápida e Mortal
- Mai iute ca moartea
- Γρήγορη και Θανάσιμη
- De hurtige og de døde
- המהירים והמתים
- Instinct de vengeance
- 퀵 앤 데드
- Hızlı ve Ölü
- Швидкий та мертвий
- Бърз или мъртъв
- Rýchlejší ako smrť
- Greitas ir negyvas
- Nopeat ja kuolleet
- クイック&デッド
- 鳳舞狂沙
- سریع و مرده
- Bắn Chậm Là Chết, სწრაფი და მკვდარი
- เพลิงเจ็บกระหน่ำแหลก
- Ràpida i mortal
- Brzi i mrtvi
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The Quick and the Dead FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Quick and the Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Quick and the Dead?
The Quick and the Dead runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Quick and the Dead released?
The Quick and the Dead was released on February 10, 1995.
Who directed The Quick and the Dead?
The Quick and the Dead was directed by Sam Raimi.
More films by Sam Raimi Who is in the cast of The Quick and the Dead?
The Quick and the Dead stars Gene Hackman and Sharon Stone.
How much did The Quick and the Dead make at the box office?
The Quick and the Dead grossed $18.6 million worldwide on a budget of $32 million.
How is The Quick and the Dead rated?
The Quick and the Dead has 49 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does The Quick and the Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. The Quick and the Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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