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Red Rock West (1993)

Movie ★ 6.8 98 min

Crime Drama Thriller

When a promised job for Texan Michael fails to materialize in Wyoming, Mike is mistaken by Wayne to be the hitman he hired to kill his unfaithful wife, Suzanne. Mike takes full advantage of the situation, collects the money, and runs. During his getaway, things go wrong, and soon get worse when he runs into the real hitman, Lyle.

John Dahl Director John Dahl Writer Rick Dahl Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 14, 1993
Runtime
98 min
Rating
R
Budget
$8.0M
Box office
$2.5M
IMDb
tt0105226
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Universal Pictures

Themes

Cast

Nicolas Cage Nicolas Cage Michael Williams Dennis Hopper Dennis Hopper Lyle from Dallas Lara Flynn Boyle Lara Flynn Boyle Suzanne Brown J.T. Walsh J.T. Walsh Wayne Brown Timothy Carhart Timothy Carhart Deputy Matt Greytack Dan Shor Dan Shor Deputy Russ Bowman Dwight Yoakam Dwight Yoakam Truck Driver Craig Reay Craig Reay Jim Vance Johnson Mr. Johnson Robert Apel Howard Bobby Joe McFadden Old Man Dale Gibson Dale Gibson Kurt Ted Parks Cashier Babs Bram Receptionist Robert Guajardo Doctor Sarah Sullivan Nurse Michael Ruud Red Rock Bartender Peter Kevin Quinn Truck Driver's Buddy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Red Rock West about?
When a promised job for Texan Michael fails to materialize in Wyoming, Mike is mistaken by Wayne to be the hitman he hired to kill his unfaithful wife, Suzanne. Mike takes full advantage of the situation, collects the money, and runs. During his getaway, things go wrong, and soon get worse when he runs into the real hitman, Lyle.
Who directed Red Rock West?
Red Rock West was directed by John Dahl.
Who stars in Red Rock West?
Red Rock West stars Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle, J.T. Walsh.
When was Red Rock West released?
Red Rock West is a 1993 crime, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Red Rock West?
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