John Dahl directed and co-wrote Red Rock West with his brother Rick. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle, J. T. Walsh, and Timothy Carhart; William Olvis composed the music, and Marc Reshovsky was in charge of cinematography. After a job opportunity in Wyoming falls through because of an injury sustained during combat, Michael Williams (Cage) winds up in Red Rock and is mistaken for a hitm…

Even with more than two decades having passed, it remains enjoyable to watch. It's a stylish crime thriller that played a significant role in bringing back popularity to the noir style.