| Bad City Blues | |
| Producer: | Michael Stevens |
| Director: | Michael Stevens Tim Willocks |
| Runtime: | 116 minutes |
| Starring: | Michael Massee Michael McGrady Judith Hoag Jim Metzler Simon Billig Earl Holliman Dennis Hopper Ruth Livier Scott MacDonald Virginia Capers Bob Clendenin Rob Benedict[1] |
| Language: | English |
| Editing: | John Ganem |
| Music: | Serge Colbert Max Middleton Mick Taylor |
| Cinematography: | Zoran Popovic |
| Country: | United States |
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.
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.[2] 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.[3] It was described by The Los Angeles Times as a dark gritty film about a bank heist gone wrong.[4]
The film was directed by Michael Stevens who along with Tim Willocks produced it. The executive producer was Tom Scott.[5] The music for the film is by Mick Taylor.[6]
The film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.[7]
| Name | Role | Notes # |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eugene Grimes | ||
| Judith Hoag | Calilou Carter | |
| 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 | [8] |