Dead for a Dollar

A slow-burning, talky western that trades spectacle for moral ambiguity and tense standoffs, with a weary, cynical edge.

Directed by

Walter Hill

Genres

Western

Starring

Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe, Rachel Brosnahan

Tagline

Vengeance for the right price.

Overview

In 1897, veteran bounty hunter Max Borlund is deep into Mexico where he encounters professional gambler and outlaw Joe Cribbens — a sworn enemy he sent to prison years before. Max is on a mission to find and return Rachel Kidd, the wife of a wealthy businessman, who as the story is told to Max, has been abducted by Buffalo Soldier Elijah Jones. Max is ultimately faced with a showdown to save honor.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, revenge, justice, corruption

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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