“Dead for a Dollar” stars Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe, Rachel Brosnahan, Hamish Linklater, Benjamin Bratt, Guy Burnet, Brandon Scott, and Scott Peat. Walter Hill directed the film, working from a script he co-wrote with Matt Harris. The official synopsis for “Dead for a Dollar” reads: “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.”
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hill explained that he was drawn to the project because of his passion for Westerns. He’s no stranger to the genre, having directed “The Long Riders,” “Wild Bill,” “Geronimo: An American Legend,” and “Last Man Standing.” Though Hill has always been best known for his buddy comedies and action movies, Westerns continue to hold a special place in his heart. “When I was a kid, my brother and I used to go to the movies every weekend. I appreciated musicals and comedies and all that. But Westerns were my favorites,” Hill said. “I’ve always admired their elegant simplicity. I’m very interested in people that live in primal conditions, that are faced with complicated problems that they have to solve on personal terms, without recourse to the government or a higher authority.” “Dead for a Dollar” is set to make its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival Tuesday, September 6, followed by a theatrical and digital release on Friday, September 30. Watch the trailer below:
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