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Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead

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Ex-crook Jimmy "The Saint" Tosnia is trying his best to go legitimate until he's dragged back into the world of crime for one last, seemingly simple mission. All Jimmy and his eccentric cronies have to do is intimidate their target. But they make a disastrous series of mistakes that result in the death of a woman connected to a powerful gangster. Before long, Mr. Shhh, a notorious assassin who never slips up, is sent to take down Jimmy and his partners.
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Just watch a Tarantino movie instead -- and buy a Warren Zevon record while you're at it.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 06/14/2022
Alas, most of the surprise and the wit to be found here ends with the title. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2.5/4
It's so overwritten it becomes an exercise in style rather than a story about its characters. On balance, I think it's an interesting miss. Go to Full Review Mike Clark USA Today 01/01/2000
3/4
Yet another debut about urban lowlifes filmed by wanna-be Tarantinos, Denver boasts a distinctive personality and a colorful cast that any police lineup would be proud to call its own. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 05/06/2025
2.5/4
Thirty years later, when it can breathe on its own, it plays a bit better, even if it still qualifies as an also-ran. Go to Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times 08/12/2023
4.5/5
In the wake of his Oscar-nominated role as the sick-puppy Vincent in “The Godfather III” Garcia appeared in four thoroughly forgettable flicks, and “Denver” offered him a chance to do a riff on Vincent, but with a bigger heart, and he succeeded admirably. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 09/01/2022
B
Funny and engaging whatsit that didn’t really deserve all the comparisons to Quentin Tarantino. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago S @Thiagostone Apr 19 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Michael M. @Legalboyjr2500 Sep 29 Very good movie. Great plot. Acting is exceptional See more astro f @RT30764793 Aug 8 i dont know why people dont like this film - its comic book film noir and fun - great cast - good acting - entertaining -- might be one of those generational movies where people under 40 just dont get it or are to fragile to handle it; See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic 04/04/2024 Look I love the cast, but this film is an absolute mess and I wish it could have been better. See more Keith B B @Okbullard 01/08/2024 This was such a compelling movie that I'd never heard of. Andy Garcia was superb as usual. It's definitely worth the watch. See more M R @RT95901422 09/15/2023 This is a personal favorite of mines. I admit, it's very B movie-esque across the board, but it's good. Andy Garcia and Christopher Walken are exceptional in this film. The storyline isn't all that but the performances carry this film and make it a home run. You really cheer for the protagonist and empathize with his cause. Pretty good overall. 85/100 B See more Read all reviews
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Gary Fleder

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Andy Garcia

Jimmy 'The Saint' Tosnia

Christopher Lloyd

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William Forsythe

Franchise

Bill Nunn

Easy Wind

Treat Williams

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Synopsis Ex-crook Jimmy "The Saint" Tosnia is trying his best to go legitimate until he's dragged back into the world of crime for one last, seemingly simple mission. All Jimmy and his eccentric cronies have to do is intimidate their target. But they make a disastrous series of mistakes that result in the death of a woman connected to a powerful gangster. Before long, Mr. Shhh, a notorious assassin who never slips up, is sent to take down Jimmy and his partners.
Director
Gary Fleder
Producer
Cary Woods
Screenwriter
Scott Rosenberg
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax Films, Woods Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 1, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$232.2K
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Surround