Dollar for the Dead (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, Dollar for the Dead is a tv movie and western film directed by Gene Quintano, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In this tribute to the old time spaghetti westerns with a liberal dose of modern Hong Kong film-making thrown in, Emilio Estevez assumes Clint Eastwood's "man with no name" role. Estevez plays a super-quick gunman on the run from a rancher (Long) and his men out to kill him for killing his son. The gunman gets mixed up with a former Confederate soldier (William Forsythe) who has knowledge of hidden gold. The only trouble is he is also pursued by Union soldiers. When they free a man (Ed Lauter) with part of the map to the gold, they then are also pursued by Spanish soldiers. It all leads to a small Mexican town terrorized by soldiers and led a by a good priest (Joaquim De Almeida) who also has knowledge of the gold.
Who’s in it. Dollar for the Dead stars Emilio Estevez as Cowboy, William Forsythe as Dooley, Jordi Mollà as Federale captain and Joaquim de Almeida as Friar Ramon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Dollar for the Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dollar for the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dollar for the Dead tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dollar for the Dead (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dollar for the Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dollar for the Dead worth watching?
- Dollar for the Dead holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dollar for the Dead?
- Dollar for the Dead stars Emilio Estevez, William Forsythe, Jordi Mollà, Joaquim de Almeida and Jonathan Banks.
- When was Dollar for the Dead released?
- Dollar for the Dead was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.