The Quick and the Dead

Name: The Quick and the Dead
Director: Robert Day
Genre: Drama, Western, TV Movie, Action
Released: 1987-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Sam Elliott, Kate Capshaw, Tom Conti, Matt Clark, Patrick Kilpatrick

1987Dir. Robert Day1h 30m

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Runtime1h 30m

Released1987

DirectorRobert Day

About This Movie

So, 'The Quick and the Dead' from 1987 is an interesting piece, really. Directed by Robert Day, it’s set in that gritty, lawless Wyoming of 1876. You’ve got this atmospheric tension throughout, what with outlaws and the struggle for survival. The pacing can feel a bit uneven at times, but it builds nicely towards the climax. The performances, especially from the lead, have a rugged authenticity that fits the frontier setting. Practical effects are present, giving it that raw, gritty feel we often miss in today’s digital-heavy era. Themes of justice and survival resonate too, making it more than just a simple gunfight movie. Definitely distinctive for its time and worth a look for any collector into Westerns or TV movies.

Features a solid lead performance.Good mix of action and drama.Represents a unique era of TV movies.