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Dead Man

In the late-1800s, the meek accountant from Cleveland, William Blake, spends the last of his already meagre savings to get to the frontier community of Machine where a job awaits him. Eager to make a fresh start, Blake arrives at his destination, only to discover that the position no longer exists. Gravely wounded and on the run from a relentless trio of bounty hunters after a deadly shoot-out, William flees the inhospitable industrial town and has a chance encounter with the enigmatic Native American spirit-guide named "Nobody", who believes Blake is the reincarnation of the visionary English poet, William Blake. Now, before the endless American wilderness, the two companions embark on a peril-laden odyssey of mysticism, transformation, and spirituality, until William crosses over into the spirit world. What lies on the other side?

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Cast & Crew See All

Johnny Depp
William Blake
Gary Farmer
Nobody
Crispin Glover
Train Fireman

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Awards

  • 1996 - NYFCC Award - Best Cinematographer - winner
  • 1995 - Palme d'Or - - nominated
  • 1996 - Screen International Award - - winner
  • 1997 - Independent Spirit Award - Best Feature - nominated

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