Dead Presidents

Dead Presidents

The only color that counts is green.

Directed by Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes

Produced by Caravan Pictures, Underworld Pictures

1995119 min6.7 / 10

A gritty 1970s crime drama following Vietnam veterans struggling with trauma and economic desperation as they plan an armored car heist, anchored by themes of brotherhood, loss, and the moral cost of survival.

On the streets they call cash dead presidents. And that's just what a Vietnam veteran is after when he returns home from the war only to find himself drawn into a life of crime. With the aid of his fellow vets he plans the ultimate heist -- a daring robbery of an armored car filled with unmarked U.S. currency!

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  • Is Dead Presidents one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 89% of films.

  • Is Dead Presidents sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Dead Presidents violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Dead Presidents scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does Dead Presidents end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Dead Presidents easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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