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Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

Drama · Crime · 1995

Five different criminals face imminent death after botching a job quite badly.

Movie details

Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

“Protect. Love. Honor. Avenge.”

1995 Drama · Crime 1h 56m

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6.4 / 10

Community rating

Five different criminals face imminent death after botching a job quite badly.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Gary Fleder

Written by

Scott Rosenberg

Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia

Jimmy "The Saint" Tosnia

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Pieces

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

Franchise

Bill Nunn

Bill Nunn

Easy Wind

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Critical Bill

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Joe Heff

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Mister Shhh

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Put Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.