Dead for a Dollar

Dead for a Dollar

Dead for a Dollar

In 1897, 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.

Movie Information

Release Date 2022-09-30
Runtime 107 Minutes
Language EN
Rating 5.841/10

Story Summary

In 1897, seasoned bounty hunter Max Borlund (Christoph Waltz) rides into the Mexican frontier on a personal vendetta, only to cross paths with the charismatic gambler-turned-outlaw Joe Cribbens (Willem Dafoe), a man he once helped imprison. When a wealthy businessman hires Max to retrieve his kidnapped wife, Rachel Kidd (Rachel Brosnahan), Max discovers she has been taken by the enigmatic Buffalo Soldier Elijah Jones. The hunt spirals into a tense showdown that forces Max to confront his past, his code of honor, and the brutal realities of the Wild West.

Review

Dead for a Dollar blends classic Western motifs with a gritty thriller sensibility, delivering a tightly paced 107‑minute ride. Christoph Waltz brings a world‑weary gravitas to Max, while Willem Dafoe’s sly menace adds a layer of unpredictability. The film’s desert cinematography captures both the stark beauty and the lawless chaos of the era, though the plot occasionally leans on familiar revenge tropes. Overall, it offers solid performances and enough action to satisfy genre fans, even if it never fully escapes its conventional framework.

Main Cast

  • Christoph Waltz
  • Willem Dafoe
  • Rachel Brosnahan
  • Hamish Linklater
  • Benjamin Bratt
  • Guy Burnet
  • Brandon Scott
  • Scott Peat
  • Warren Burke
  • Luis Chávez

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dead for a Dollar based on a true story?

No, the narrative is an original screenplay set in a fictionalized version of the 1890s American Southwest.

What rating does the film have?

The movie carries an R rating for violence, language, and some brief nudity.

Are there any sequels planned?

Not officially announced.

Where can I stream the movie?

As of now, the film is available for digital rental on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, and Google Play.

Who composed the musical score?

John Debney composed the original score for Dead for a Dollar.


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