Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Bruce Willis | ... | John Smith | |
Bruce Dern | ... | Sheriff Ed Galt | |
William Sanderson | ... | Joe Monday | |
Christopher Walken | ... | Hickey | |
David Patrick Kelly | ... | Doyle | |
Karina Lombard | ... | Felina | |
Ned Eisenberg | ... | Fredo Strozzi | |
Alexandra Powers | ... | Lucy Kolinski | |
Michael Imperioli | ... | Giorgio Carmonte | |
Ken Jenkins | ... | Capt. Tom Pickett | |
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R.D. Call | ... | Jack McCool |
Ted Markland | ... | Deputy Bob | |
Leslie Mann | ... | Wanda | |
Patrick Kilpatrick | ... | Finn | |
Luis Contreras | ... | Comandante Ramirez |
John Smith is an amoral gunslinger in the days of Prohibition. On the lam from his latest (unspecified) exploits, he happens upon the town of Jericho, Texas. Actually, calling Jericho a town would be too generous--it has become more like a ghost town, since two warring gangs have 'driven off all the decent folk.' Smith sees this as an opportunity to play both sides off against each other, earning himself a nice piece of change as a hired gun. Despite his strictly avowed mercenary intentions, he finds himself risking his life for his, albeit skewed, sense of honor.... Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
This is simply what the above headline states: an ultra-violent movie done is stylish cinematography. Walter Hill, a nasty director who does this sort of thing (violent, profane films but usually with great visual appeal) did it in spades on this one. This is testosterone gone berserk.....and very entertaining.
Actually, I enjoy watching this film and don't apologize for it, although it has no "redeeming qualities." However, I love the old-fashioned narration, here done by Bruce Willis in great Mickey Spillane/Mike Hammer-style, the period in which it's done (1930s) and the great colors in here. Love those orange colors!! This looks tremendous on DVD with a good flat-screen set.
If I'm feeling in the need of seeing a violent crime film, this usually fills the bill. It's a fun flick. I could do worse.