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Red Rock West

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Original title

Red Rock West

Year

1993

Running time

98 min.

Country

United States

Director

John Dahl

Screenwriter

John Dahl, Rick Dahl

Cast

Music

William Olvis

Cinematography

Marc Reshovsky

Producer

Polygram Filmed Entertainment

Genre

Thriller | Neo-noir. Road Movie

Synopsis

Michael is on his way to Wyoming in a vintage Cadillac, where hes been promised a good steady job. But before reaching his destination, he finds himself in the town of Red Rock, where hes mistaken for a hired assassin by Wayne, a bartender plotting to kill his wife. Wayne flaunts a lucrative offer in Michaels face, which the down-and-out Michael cant resist; he accepts the money and goes along with the plan. Michael meets Waynes wife face-to-face, but when she doubles the original offer, Michael leaves town. Just to be on the safe side, however, he leaves the sheriff a note explaining everything. On the road again, he crashes into another motorist. When the police arrive, Michael discovers Wayne is the local sheriff. Before its all over, hes got to clear his name, come up with the money, and get out of Red Rock, which is a lot harder than it sounds. John Dahls noir black comedy is an absolute joy to watch.

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Awards: 1994: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Director & Best Screenplay

1994: Saturn Awards (Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films): nominated to Best Action Adventure Film.

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Critics' reviews

"The excellence of 'Red Rock West' goes beyond the intricate plotting by brothers John and Rick Dahl. The casting couldn't be better."

Gene Siskel: Chicago Reader
"With Mark Reshovsky's sleek camera work, authentic locales and William Olvis' mood-setting score, 'Red Rock West' has style to burn."

Kevin Thomas: Los Angeles Times
"Well-played, highly entertaining and playfully ingenious thriller."

Time Out
"The acting is solid throughout, from Cage's subdued but fuming Michael and Hopper's familiarly psychotic Lyle, to Walsh's weaselly Wayne and Boyle's fatal femme. It is a treasure waiting to be discovered."

Richard Harrington: The Washington Post
"'Red Rock West' is a diabolical movie that exists sneakily between a western and a thriller, between a film noir and a black comedy. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"Twisty, terrific little thriller"

John Hartl: Seattle Times
"One of the ongoing reasons noir is a genre that just won't say die. It's one of the most deviously entertaining detours since, well, 'Detour'"

Jay Carr: Boston Globe
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