The Quick and the Dead
“A mysterious stranger is about to make a woman forget she's a wife and a man remember he's a hero.”
Synopsis
In 1876 Wyoming, the gun is the only law. And for Duncan and Suzanna McKaskel, newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged frontiersman Con Vallian is the only hope.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Day
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis L'Amour, James Lee Barrett
- Original Score
- Steve Dorff
- Original Title
- The Quick and the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Joseph Cates Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Day
Louis L'Amour, James Lee Barrett
Steve Dorff
Dick Bush
Jay Freund
Joseph Cates, Phillip Cates
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Day
Director
Phillip Cates
Producer
Jay Freund
Editor
Steve Dorff
Original Music Composer
Chester Kaczenski
Production Design
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Barbara Weiss
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quick and the Dead
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What is The Quick and the Dead about?
In 1876 Wyoming, the gun is the only law. And for Duncan and Suzanna McKaskel, newly arrived settlers beset by outlaws, rugged frontiersman Con Vallian is the only hope.
Who directed The Quick and the Dead?
The Quick and the Dead was directed by Robert Day.
Who stars in The Quick and the Dead?
The principal cast of The Quick and the Dead includes Sam Elliott, Kate Capshaw, Tom Conti, Matt Clark, Patrick Kilpatrick.
When was The Quick and the Dead released and how long is it?
The Quick and the Dead was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Quick and the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Quick and the Dead was composed by Steve Dorff.
Is The Quick and the Dead based on a book or true story?
The Quick and the Dead is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis L'Amour".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quick and the Dead?
The Quick and the Dead holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).