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Sharon Stone Criticizes Sam Raimi Over Loyalty and Gratitude

The actress accused the director of neglecting their professional relationship after their work on the 1995 film The Quick and the Dead, prompting fans to defend Raimi's character and career.

  • Sharon Stone, speaking at the Torino Film Festival, accused Sam Raimi of lacking loyalty and gratitude following their collaboration on The Quick and the Dead.
  • Stone claimed she helped elevate Raimi's career from cult filmmaker to mainstream success, but alleged he failed to maintain their professional relationship afterward.
  • Fans defended Raimi, pointing to his established career prior to working with Stone and his history of loyalty to collaborators like the Coen brothers and childhood friends.
  • Raimi has previously credited Stone for her mentorship on The Quick and the Dead, referring to her as his 'boss' and acknowledging her role as a co-producer on the film.
  • The Quick and the Dead, initially a box office disappointment, has since gained cult status and is currently available for streaming on Disney+.
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