Closed Captioned; Additional Footage; Soundtrack English; English Subtitles; Dir/Cast Commentary; Behind The Scenes
Jimmy is a likeable, silver-tongued ex-gangster. Although he's no longer a criminal, his former crime boss asks him to threaten a young man, so that he won't come to Denver. Since the money's good, Jimmy agrees, and contacts his old gang of eccentric characters for help. But when the guys attempt to carry out their plan, things go seriously wrong -- and suddenly Jimmy and company find themselves marked for death...
A suave, reformed hit man who never killed anybody is forced into just one more job when his former boss gives him an offer he can't refuse. Though he just met the girl of his dreams he acquiesces and gets his rag-tag team together, but they botch the job and incur the wrath of the boss, who sets an actual killer on their trail. A blackly comedic suspense thriller.
Released theatrically in the USA December 1, 1995 for a limited engagement. The film grossed $477,564 domestically.
Shown at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival.
A Woods Entertainment production.
Color by CFI.
Additional credits: Marcei Brubaker, Diana Brubaker, Denise G. Denver (assistant directors).
Soundtrack on A&M Records features music by Blues Traveler, The Neville Brothers and Morphine.
Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead Reviews:
"...Relentlessly quirky and inventive....Hilarious, horrific and hopelessly moonstruck..."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"...[An] unaffected warmth of tone, enhanced by a wry running commentary....A rare American film, both humorous and serious..."
-- John Wrathall, Sight and Sound
"...DENVER boasts a distinctive personality and a colorful cast..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
-- Mike Clark, USA Today
"...Tartly written and vividly performed by a fine ensemble cast....[Garcia] gives his most disarming, energetic and multifaceted performance..."
-- Todd McCarthy, Variety
"...A grave noir comedy heavy with romantic regret....Even in this impressive group Treat Williams stand out for the bravado of his performance..."
-- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead
Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead Movie Review
Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)
unknown classic
you have to watch this movie twice,uninterrupted to get all the great dialouge.perfect casting (garcia's best role. walken,forsythe,jack warden as the old timer-narrator,forget about it!
not to mention the perfect gabrielle anwar. too bad every gangster movie fan has'nt seen this movie."jimmy, you're noble".
Submitted by jimmy (chicago,il) 
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love it
this is one of my favorite movies. I had to have it so I bought it. I would trade 10 movies for it.
Submitted by bitewind (manassas VA)
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Finally someting to do in Denver
Christopher Walken : BUCKWHEATS for everyone, ` nuff said .
Submitted by Amanda Anderson (Swannaoa, North Carolina)
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Riveting
You can't turn away from this thriller, from its opening scene in the schoolyard to the final climactic scene. All the actors are superb (even Christopher Walken in a way too short role). While there is plenty of violence in this film, it is more chilling than gory. Not your formula type ending, which is always a plus.
Submitted by RioJoe (Chicago)
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...You Are Japan!
Despite some lags and a cast of the most abnormal characters put into a mob-type movie, Fleder succeeds in creating a world where redemption is impossible and good intentions cost "The Saint" his life. Look for Treat Williams in his pre-"Everwood" Colorado role.
Submitted by Timothy (Forest Park, IL, U.S.A.)
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Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead DVD
Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead
Sexy Andy Garcia (WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN) heads an outstanding all-star cast in this riveting and highly original thriller! When a powerful mob boss (Christopher Walken -- PULP FICTION) gives ex-gangster Jimmy the Saint (Garcia) one last job, it's an offer he can't refuse! But when someone gets killed, Jimmy and his partners are marked for death, leaving Jimmy just 48 hours to put things right for his buddies and the woman of his dreams (beautiful Gabrielle Anwar -- SCENT OF A WOMAN)! Acclaimed by critics nationwide, THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD delivers sensational edge-of-your-seat entertainment!
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