A suave, reformed hit man who never killed anybody is forced into just one more job when his former boss gives him an offer he can't refuse. Though he just met the girl of his dreams he acquiesces and gets his rag-tag team together, but they botch the job and incur the wrath of the boss, who sets an actual killer on their trail. A blackly comedic suspense thriller.

Jimmy is a likeable, silver-tongued ex-gangster. Although he's no longer a criminal, his former crime boss asks him to threaten a young man, so that he won't come to Denver. Since the money's good, Jimmy agrees, and contacts his old gang of eccentric characters for help. But when the guys attempt to carry out their plan, things go seriously wrong -- and suddenly Jimmy and company find themselves marked for death...

Released theatrically in the USA December 1, 1995 for a limited engagement. The film grossed $477,564 domestically.

Shown at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival.

A Woods Entertainment production.

Color by CFI.

Additional credits: Marcei Brubaker, Diana Brubaker, Denise G. Denver (assistant directors).

Soundtrack on A&M Records features music by Blues Traveler, The Neville Brothers and Morphine.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case

Distributor Notes: Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead

Sexy Andy Garcia (WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN) heads an outstanding all-star cast in this riveting and highly original thriller! When a powerful mob boss (Christopher Walken -- PULP FICTION) gives ex-gangster Jimmy the Saint (Garcia) one last job, it's an offer he can't refuse! But when someone gets killed, Jimmy and his partners are marked for death, leaving Jimmy just 48 hours to put things right for his buddies and the woman of his dreams (beautiful Gabrielle Anwar -- SCENT OF A WOMAN)! Acclaimed by critics nationwide, THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD delivers sensational edge-of-your-seat entertainment!

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Andy Garcia: Hispanic Actor, THE GODFATHER PART III (1990)
Christopher Walken: Oscar-winning American actor, THE DEER HUNTER
Gabrielle Anwar: English actress, SCENT OF A WOMAN
Christopher Lloyd: Actor, TAXI
William Forsythe: American Actor, RAISING ARIZONA, DICK TRACY, BLUE STREAK
Treat Williams: American Actor
Bill Nunn: American Actor
Steve Buscemi: American Actor/Director/Screenwriter
Fairuza Balk: American Actress
Jack Warden: American actor, SHAMPOO, HEAVEN CAN WAIT (1979)

Gary Fleder: Director

Scott Rosenberg: Screenwriter

"...[An] unaffected warmth of tone, enhanced by a wry running commentary....A rare American film, both humorous and serious..."
"...DENVER boasts a distinctive personality and a colorful cast..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
"...Relentlessly quirky and inventive....Hilarious, horrific and hopelessly moonstruck..."
"...Tartly written and vividly performed by a fine ensemble cast....[Garcia] gives his most disarming, energetic and multifaceted performance..."
"...A grave noir comedy heavy with romantic regret....Even in this impressive group Treat Williams stand out for the bravado of his performance..."