The Quick And The Dead

– In 1876 Wyoming, the gun is the only law. And for Duncan and Suzanna McKaskel (Tom Conti and Kate Ca..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
1987
The Quick and the Dead (1987)

In 1876 Wyoming, the gun is the only law. And for Duncan and Suzanna McKaskel (Tom Conti and Kate Capshaw), newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged frontiersman Con Vallian (Sam Elliot) is the only hope.From the book by famed Western author Louis L'Amor, the Quick and the Dead is a rousing adventure recalling all-time greats like Shane and Pale Rider. It shares tried-and-true ingredients of those sagebrush sagas: a tale of peacable folk driven to action under the guidance of a mysterious stranger, rich outdorr cinematography and a stellar cast led by the peerless Elliot.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

28 Feb 1987

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Robert Day

Writer:

Louis L'Amour (novel), James Lee Barrett (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Sam Elliott, Tom Conti, Kate Capshaw, Kenny Morrison

Plot:

Duncan and Susanna McKaskel are a young married couple travelling to the West with their son, hoping to start a new life. Along the way, they stop in a small town where they meet a gang of bandits led by Doc Shabitt. After Duncan unintentionally angers the gang, he and Susanna flee the town, but Shabitt leads his men in pursuit of revenge. A mysterious stranger by the name of Con Vallian soon begins helping the family as they try to find a new home and protects them from Shabitt's gang.

Awards:

2 nominations.

Production:

HBO

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10