Bad City Blues

Bad City Blues
Directed byMichael Stevens
Tim Willocks
Written byTim Willocks[1]
Produced byMichael Stevens
StarringMichael Massee
Michael McGrady
Judith Hoag
Jim Metzler
Simon Billig
Earl Holliman
Dennis Hopper
Ruth Livier
Scott MacDonald
Virginia Capers
Bob Clendenin
Rob Benedict[2]
CinematographyZoran Popovic
Edited byJohn Ganem
Music bySerge Colbert
Max Middleton
Mick Taylor
Release date
  • 26 October 1999 (1999-10-26)
Running time
116 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Bad City Blues is a 1999 American drama and crime film directed by Michael Stevens.This film starring Michael Massee, Michael McGrady, Judith Hoag, Jim Metzler and Simon Billig in the lead roles.

About the film

Adapted from a novel by British author Tim Willocks, this is a crime film about redemption and revenge. There are four stories woven together which originate from a bank robbery gone wrong.[3] The wife of the banker is also the girlfriend of the gang leader who is behind the robbery. She becomes injured and begs the town doctor for help. A corrupt police captain in town kills her banker-husband and then focuses on the town doctor to get to the robbers.[4] It was described by The Los Angeles Times as a dark gritty film about a bank heist gone wrong.[5]

Production

The film was directed by Michael Stevens who along with Tim Willocks produced it. The executive producer was Tom Scott.[6] The music for the film is by Mick Taylor.[7]

Reception

The film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.[8]

Cast

Cast
Name Role Notes #
Michael Massee Dr. Eugene Grimes
Judith Hoag Calilou Carter
Jim Metzler Luther Logan
Simon Billig Artie
Earl Holliman Joe Gags
Dennis Hopper Cleveland Carter
Ruth Livier Dolores
Scott MacDonald Mack
Virginia Capers Mrs Green
Rob Benedict Tommy [9]

References

  1. ^ City Blues (1999) (Dennis Hopper) - Region 2 Amazon.co.uk -
  2. ^ Turner Classic Movies - City Blues(1999) OVERVIEW
  3. ^ TV Guide - Bad City Blues
  4. ^ British Film Institute - Bad City Blues (1999)
  5. ^ The Los Angeles Times, OCT. 21, 2015 - Michael Stevens dies at 48; producer of ‘Bad City Blues’ and ‘Sin’ by Steve Marble
  6. ^ Variety, Nov 7, 1999 - Bad City Blues by Todd McCarthy, Production:
  7. ^ TV Guide - Mick Taylor, Composer
  8. ^ The Los Angeles Times, OCT. 21, 2015 - Michael Stevens dies at 48; producer of ‘Bad City Blues’ and ‘Sin’ by Steve Marble
  9. ^ Turner Classic Movies - BAD CITY BLUES, Cast


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