Official movie poster for The Quick and the Dead (1963), a war action film

The Quick and the Dead(1963)

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6.4(8)1h 32m1963-01-01
WarActionDrama

The Quick and the Dead Synopsis

A small group of soldiers capture a German observation post, but in turn are captured themselves. They soon escape and--with the aid of two women--try to fight their way to safety.

The Quick and the Dead (1963) is a war, action and drama film directed by Robert Totten, released on January 1, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Victor French, Majel Barrett, Louis Massad and Sandy Donigan. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.

Director:
Robert Totten
Writers:
Robert Totten, Sheila Lynch
Producers:
Sam Altonian
Cinematographer:
John Arthur Morrill
Composer:
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Production:
Manson Corporation
Status:
Released

The Quick and the Dead (1963) Trailer

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The Quick and the Dead Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.

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6/10

With the Allies advancing into Nazi territory, a group of American soldiers find themselves vying for control of a strategic vantage point. Initially they seize the position, but then there is a counter-attack that sees them prisoners. Desperate to escape, and led by “Milo” (Victor French) they find some unlikely assistance in the guise of “Teresa” (Majel Barrett) and her more subdued friend “Maria” (Sandy Dorigan)…

Reviewed on November 16, 2025

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The Quick and the Dead – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Quick and the Dead online?

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The Quick and the Dead (1963) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Quick and the Dead?

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The main cast of The Quick and the Dead (1963) includes Victor French, Majel Barrett, Louis Massad, Sandy Donigan and James Almanzar. The film was directed by Robert Totten. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Quick and the Dead released?

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The Quick and the Dead was released on January 1, 1963 and runs for 1h 32m.

Is The Quick and the Dead worth watching?

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The Quick and the Dead (1963) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Quick and the Dead?

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Yes. The official The Quick and the Dead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.