Dead Man

Dead Man

(1995)

In the gritty underbelly of a sprawling urban landscape, where crime and corruption thrive, “Dead Man” follows the harrowing journey of Jack Mercer, a disillusioned detective haunted by his past. After witnessing the death of a close friend and partner during a botched narcotics bust, Jack has severed ties with the force, drowning his sorrows in whiskey and regret. But when the body of a prominent local politician turns up in a remote alley, Jack finds himself pulled back into a world he thought he had escaped.

As he navigates the sprawling cityscape, Jack encounters a diverse cast of characters, including Lena, a fiercely independent journalist with her own agenda, and Victor, a charismatic yet sinister crime lord who seems to know more than he lets on. The duo teams up, driven by a shared pursuit of truth, unraveling a web of deceit that connects the murder to a powerful elite eager to maintain their stranglehold on the city.

Tensions rise as Jack and Lena dig deeper, unearthing dark secrets that reach into the highest echelons of power. Jack struggles with his own demons—his faltering morals, the bottle beckoning him, and the ghosts of those he has lost. As he balances his personal journey of redemption with the looming threat from Victor’s gang, the narrative dives deeper into the themes of loyalty, justice, and the true price of one’s soul.

Each episode intensifies as Jack uncovers a conspiracy that stretches far beyond the murder itself, revealing layers of betrayal that challenge his every belief. The city becomes a character in its own right, contrasting the vibrant nightlife against the chilling shadows of crime, mirroring Jack’s internal conflict. With imaginative cinematography, gripping plot twists, and emotionally charged performances, “Dead Man” explores the fine line between right and wrong in a world that often blurs it, offering viewers a suspenseful ride filled with intrigue, passion, and a quest for redemption that echoes long after the credits roll.

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+4

Rating

MovieScout Rating 7.5

Genres

Adventure,Comedy,Drama,Fantasy,Western

Runtime

2h 1m

Age rating

Production country

Director

Jim Jarmusch

Cast

Johnny Depp
Gary Farmer
Crispin Glover
Lance Henriksen
Michael Wincott
Eugene Byrd
John Hurt
Robert Mitchum
Iggy Pop
Gabriel Byrne
Jared Harris
Mili Avital
Jimmie Ray Weeks
Mark Bringelson
John North
Pete Schrum
Mike Dawson
Billy Bob Thornton

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