Deadwood: The Movie (HBO)

About Deadwood: The Movie (HBO)

"Deadwood: The Movie" is an HBO film, released in 2019. It continues the story of the critically acclaimed television series "Deadwood," which ran from 2004 to 2006. The movie revisits the characters in the town of Deadwood, South Dakota, in 1889, as they navigate the changes to the country and their lives. They grapple with the attendant joys and conflicts presented by their reunion, and the ignominious past resurfaces demanding resolution.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Daniel Minahan, a regular director on the original series, and written by the creator of the series, David Milch. The film was produced by HBO and was shot predominantly in Southern California locations that replicated the aesthetic feel of 19th-century South Dakota.

Actors

• Timothy Olyphant as Seth Bullock: He reprised his role as Seth Bullock, embodying the character's stoicism and fierce sense of justice impeccably.
• Ian McShane as Al Swearengen: McShane returned to his iconic role with a performance full of grit and charm, delivering a strong portrayal of a man struggling with his health issues.
• Molly Parker as Alma Ellsworth: Parker wonderfully exhibited the struggles and resilience of her character returning to the town.
• Paula Malcomson as Trixie: Malcomson reprised her role with combustive passion, carrying the emotional burden of her character's troubled past with grace.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was announced in 2018, 12 years after the end of the original series.
• Several of the original cast returned to reprise their roles.
• The film was nominated for 8 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Awards

It received a nomination for "Outstanding Television Movie" at 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

Quotes

• "All bleeding stops eventually." - Al Swearengen
• "We're swept up, you and me, in the going tide." - Seth Bullock
• "I ain’t lying, I ain’t hiding, seeing that it’s me that’s dying." - Trixie

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's music was composed by Reinhold Heil, who provided a soundtrack that beautifully complemented the gritty atmosphere of the Deadwood town.
• David Schwartz, composer of the music for the original series, provided the music for the opening credits.
• The movie's end credits roll to the sound of June Carter Cash's rendition of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken".