Red Rock West (1993) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Red Rock West
Year
1993
Running time
98 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
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.
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.
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."
- "Twisty, terrific little thriller"
- "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'"
- "A racily entertaining, wonderfully sly and goofy comic film noir with more twists than a mountain road-or, to darken the metaphor, than a cartrunk full of rattlesnakes."
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