The Quick and the Dead (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1963, The Quick and the Dead is an action, drama and war film directed by Robert Totten, running about 92 minutes. “Explosive and Dynamic Action Fill the Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small group of soldiers capture a German observation post, but in turn are captured themselves. They soon escape and--with the aid of two women--try to fight their way to safety.
Who’s in it. The Quick and the Dead stars Larry D. Mann as Parker, Victor French as Milo Riley, Jon Cedar as Lt. Rogers and Sandy Donigan as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Quick and the Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quick and the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quick and the Dead tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quick and the Dead (1963)?
- In US, The Quick and the Dead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Quick and the Dead worth watching?
- The Quick and the Dead holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Quick and the Dead?
- The Quick and the Dead stars Larry D. Mann, Victor French, Jon Cedar, Sandy Donigan and James Almanzar.
- When was The Quick and the Dead released?
- The Quick and the Dead was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.