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The Hot Spot

1990-10-12 · 130 min · ★ 6.3

Romance · Crime · Thriller

Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.

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Directors
Dennis Hopper
Production companies
Orion Pictures, Arnold Kopelson Productions, Kopelson Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,293,976

Top Cast

Don JohnsonDon JohnsonHarry Madox
Virginia MadsenVirginia MadsenDolly Harshaw
Jennifer ConnellyJennifer ConnellyGloria Harper
Charles Martin SmithCharles Martin SmithLon Gulick
William SadlerWilliam SadlerFrank Sutton
Jerry HardinJerry HardinGeorge Harshaw
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinSheriff
Leon RippyLeon RippyDeputy Tate
Jack NanceJack NanceJulian Ward
Virgil FryeVirgil FryeDeputy Buck
John HawkerUncle Mort
Margaret BowmanMargaret BowmanWoman at Gas Station
Debra ColeIrene Davey
Karen CulleyCowgirl
Cody HaynesCowboy
George HaynesMr. Haynes
James N. HarrellJames N. HarrellElderly Man (as James Harrell)
Edith MillsElderly Woman
Shannon QuinlanTable Dancer
Roosevelt WilliamsGrey Ghost

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