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Koolhovens Choice | The Quick and the Dead

Martin Koolhoven
Fri 15 May 19:30

In The Quick and the Dead, director Sam Raimi takes you to a dusty frontier town where a deadly dueling tournament decides matters of life and death. With powerful performances by Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Russell Crowe, a thrilling story unfolds, filled with rivalry and hidden motives. When a mysterious gunslinger arrives to take part in the tournament, it soon becomes clear that she may be seeking more than just victory.

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Koolhoven’s Choice

Martin Koolhoven shows why The Quick and the Dead is much more than a classic western. He highlights how director Sam Raimi injects the genre with a stylish, almost comic-book-like energy, full of tension, humor, and visual flair. He takes you through how the film plays with myths, heroes, and revenge. With his infectious love for cinema, he makes clear why this quirky western deserves a special place within the genre.

Direction
Sam Raimi
Duration
107 min
Year
1995

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