Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is a 2014 neo-noir crime anthology film directed by Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez. It is a sequel to the 2005 film Sin City and is based on Miller's graphic novel series "Sin City." The film weaves together multiple interconnected stories in the visually stylized and gritty world of Basin City.
Here's a brief overview of the plot:
The film is structured as a series of interwoven vignettes, each featuring different characters and storylines.
Just Another Saturday Night:
The film opens with the character Marv (Mickey Rourke) waking up after a car crash with no memory of how he got there. As he retraces his steps, he becomes entangled in a violent and mysterious night that involves drugs, prostitutes, and corrupt police officers.The Long Bad Night:
Johnny (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a charismatic gambler, arrives in Basin City with the intention of taking down the powerful Senator Roark (Powers Boothe). Johnny's luck and skill at the poker table bring him into a high-stakes game against Roark, leading to a series of dangerous consequences.A Dame to Kill For:
The central storyline revolves around Dwight McCarthy (Josh Brolin), who becomes entangled with his manipulative and seductive ex-lover, Ava Lord (Eva Green). Ava enlists Dwight's help to escape her abusive husband, Damien Lord (Marton Csokas). However, Dwight soon finds himself caught in a web of betrayal, violence, and deception.Nancy's Last Dance:
Taking place after the events of "Sin City," Nancy Callahan (Jessica Alba) is still haunted by the death of her protector, John Hartigan (Bruce Willis). Consumed by grief and seeking revenge against Senator Roark, Nancy plans to take matters into her own hands.
Throughout the film, the characters navigate the dark and corrupt landscape of Basin City, where violence and moral ambiguity are the norm. The visually striking and highly stylized presentation, characteristic of the "Sin City" films, contributes to the film's neo-noir atmosphere. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For received mixed reviews, with praise for its visual style but criticism for its narrative complexity and pacing.
Cast
- Mickey Rourke as Marv
- Jessica Alba as Nancy Callahan
- Josh Brolin as Dwight McCarthy
- Eva Green as Ava Lord
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Johnny
- Rosario Dawson as Gail
- Bruce Willis as John Hartigan
- Powers Boothe as Senator Ethan Roark
- Dennis Haysbert as Manute
- Ray Liotta as Joey
- Stacy Keach as Alarich Wallenquist
- Jaime King as Goldie and Wendy
- Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Kroenig
- Jamie Chung as Miho
- Jeremy Piven as Detective Bob
- Christopher Meloni as Detective Mort
- Juno Temple as Sally
- Marton Csokas as Damien Lord
- Jude Ciccolella as Commissioner Liebowitz
- Julia Garner as Marcie
- Lady Gaga as Bertha
- Alexa Vega as Gilda
- Patricia Vonne as Dallas
- Frank Miller as Sam
- Robert Rodriguez as Sam's Friend
Director: Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller
Writer: Frank Miller
Box Office Gross: $39,407,616
Distributor: Dimension Films
Release Date: August 21, 2014