# Dead Man (1995)

> A meek frontier accountant becomes the unlikely subject of a surreal, black-and-white western pilgrimage through violence, poetry, and death.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/765

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Western
- Director: Jim Jarmusch
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, Crispin Glover, Lance Henriksen, Michael Wincott, Eugene Byrd, John Hurt, Robert Mitchum
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112817/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: surreal, melancholic, brooding, late night cinephile viewing, reflective weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A journey through the American wilderness leads to profound transformation and spiritual awakening.

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