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The Salton Sea

2002-02-12 · 103 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn", becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns.

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Directors
D.J. Caruso
Production companies
Humble Journey Films, Castle Rock Entertainment, Darkwoods Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,073,198

Top Cast

Val KilmerVal KilmerTom Van Allen | Danny Parker
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioPooh-Bear
Adam GoldbergAdam GoldbergKujo
Luis GuzmánLuis GuzmánQuincy
Doug HutchisonDoug HutchisonGus Morgan
Anthony LaPagliaAnthony LaPagliaAl Garcetti
Glenn PlummerGlenn PlummerBobby
Peter SarsgaardPeter SarsgaardJimmy the Finn
Deborah Kara UngerDeborah Kara UngerColette
Chandra WestChandra WestLiz
BD WongBD WongBubba
R. Lee ErmeyR. Lee ErmeyVerne Plummer
Shalom HarlowShalom HarlowNancy
Shirley KnightShirley KnightNancy Plummer
Meat LoafMeat LoafBo
Danny TrejoDanny TrejoLittle Bill
Azura SkyeAzura SkyeTeresa
Rex LinnRex LinnDetective Bookman
Josh ToddJosh ToddBig Bill
Ricky TrammellCreeper

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