Synopsis
Ellen is a mysterious female gunslinger who arrives in the frontier hamlet of Redemption for a contest pitting quick-draw artists against each other. The event is the brainchild of Redemption’s evil, corrupt mayor, Herod, a criminal who has taken over the town and charges a 50% tax on local businesses. The pot for Herod’s deadly game has swollen, attracting numerous colorful gunfighters from around the territory. As each battle thins the ranks of players, the pasts of several participants are revealed. Ellen is seeking revenge on Herod for a heinous past injustice. The fast-talking braggart known as “The Kid” may in fact be Herod’s son. The pacifist Reverend Cort, who refuses to participate in the bloodshed, is the fastest draw in the West and a former colleague of Herod’s. After several spectacular slayings, Ellen and Herod stage a final showdown, but not before he has made her an unexpected proposal.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $6,515,861 (35.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.85 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $32,000,000 (worldwide box office is 0.6 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,158 opening theaters/2,158 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $45,975,978 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,009 | $18,552,460 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,601-5,700) | 5,697 | $18,552,460 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,341 | $18,552,460 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) | 1,720 | $18,552,460 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 10th, 1995 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | July 15th, 2004 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R for western violence |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Revisionist Western, Tournament, The Past Catching up with You, Sex Crimes, Revenge, Filicide or Infanticide, Cult Movie, 1880s, Outlaws, Government Corruption |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Western |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington's Birthday (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 229 | $10,942,920 | Feb 17, 1995 | 10 |