Dead for a Dollar

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For the 1968 Spaghetti Western also known as Dead for a Dollar, see Trusting Is Good... Shooting Is Better.

Dead for a Dollar
Directed byWalter Hill
Written by
Produced by
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Distributed byQuiver Distribution
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Dead for a Dollar is an upcoming American Western film written and directed by Walter Hill. It stars Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe, and Rachel Brosnahan. The plot follows bounty hunter Max Borlund (Waltz), who is hired to find Rachel Price (Brosnahan), the missing wife of a businessman. During his search, Max encounters his sworn enemy (Dafoe) and is faced with a dilemma after learning the truth of Rachel's disappearance. Brandon Scott, Warren Burke, Benjamin Bratt, and Hamish Linklater also star. The film was shot in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dead for a Dollar is scheduled to be released in the United States by Quiver Distribution.

Premise[]

In 1897, in New Mexico Territory, Chihuahua, bounty hunter Max Borlund is hired to find Rachel Price, the politically progressive wife of businessman Nathan Price, who is allegedly being held for ransom in Mexico by Elijah Jones, an African American army deserter. During his search, Max discovers that Rachel willingly fled from an abusive husband to live with Elijah. He is also forced to confront his sworn enemy Joe Cribbens, a professional gambler and outlaw who he had sent to prison years before.

Cast[]

Christoph Waltz wearing a suit and a bowtie in 2012.
Willem Dafoe smiling for a photograph at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
Rachel Brosnahan at the TCA/CTAM press tour event in 2014.
L–R: Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe and Rachel Brosnahan

Production[]

Development and filming[]

Walter Hill at the Munich International Film Festival in Munich, Germany.
Writer-director Walter Hill

At the virtual Marché du Film on June 21, 2021, Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe were announced to star in Dead for a Dollar, a Western written and directed by Walter Hill. The film marks Waltz's return to the genre after Django Unchained (2012) and Hill's return to directing after The Assignment (2016).[1] In August 2021, Rachel Brosnahan,[2] Brandon Scott, Warren Burke,[3] and Benjamin Bratt joined the cast.[4] On August 24, the Albuquerque Journal reported that principal photography had begun in Santa Fe, New Mexico.[5] Approximately 80 crew members, 20 principal cast members, and 40 background and extras from New Mexico were employed for the shoot.[6] On September 21, 2021, it was reported that production had wrapped and that Hamish Linklater would also star.[7] In December 2021, Guy Burnet's involvement in the film was confirmed.[8]

Grievance about filming incident[]

On October 26, 2021, actor Shawn-Caulin Young filed a grievance against stunt coordinator and second unit director Allan Graf. In his complaint, Young said Graf did not properly supervise the stunts in the film and that he was "hostile on set". He also said the production did not give him suitable protective gear for his eyes and ears when using pyrotechnics and explosives. During the shooting of a scene, Young was asked to serve as a "target" and was hit in the face with shrapnel and gunpowder debris. As a result of the scene, he and a camera operator became upset and were later "publicly shamed". At one point, Young said he overheard Graf calling him a "pussy". Producer Carolyn McMaster and first assistant director Scott Corban Sikman have both disputed the allegations. Sikman said every member of the cast and crew was offered safety glasses and ear protection. When asked about the scene in question, Sikman said that Young and the camera operator were moved after the pair were hit with debris. Armorer John Farner only recalled the camera operator complaining about the incident but not Young. Furthermore, two anonymous crew members described the set as "unnerving" after blanks were fired at the floorboards of the set to create smoke; Farner said he was told by Graf that it was common practice to do so. In a statement, the production said Young had worked on the set for only one day—August 2, 2021—and that they "strongly deny any allegation that safety requirements were not fully met and adhered to at all times." According to Young, he was supposed to work for two days but was not brought back on set after asking for a pay raise; McMaster also disputed this claim.[9]

Release[]

Dead for a Dollar is scheduled to be released in the United States by Quiver Distribution and internationally by Myriad Pictures.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 21, 2021). "Christoph Waltz & Willem Dafoe To Star In Walter Hill Western Dead For A Dollar — Cannes Market Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  2. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 10, 2021). "Rachel Brosnahan Boards Quiver Distribution-Backed Walter Hill Western Dead For A Dollar". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  3. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (August 24, 2021). "Warren Burke, Brandon Scott Join Cast of Walter Hill's Dead for a Dollar (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 25, 2021). "Dead For A Dollar: Benjamin Bratt Boards Quiver Western From Director Walter Hill". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  5. ^ Gomez, Adrian (August 24, 2021). "Western Dead for a Dollar filming in Santa Fe". Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  6. ^ Daniels, Nia (August 25, 2021). "Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe film in New Mexico". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Archived from the original on August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 21, 2021). "Hamish Linklater Joins Walter Hill's Quiver Western Dead For A Dollar". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  8. ^ Galuppo, Mia (December 10, 2021). "Guy Burnet Joins Melissa Barrera in STX Thriller Bed Rest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  9. ^ Lang, Brent; Maddaus, Gene (October 29, 2021). "'Rust' Stunt Coordinator Subject of Safety Complaint for Earlier Film". Variety. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

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