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White Sands (1992)

R 101 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   24 April 1992 (USA)
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A small southwestern town sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and $500,000. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an FBI investigation.

Director:

Roger Donaldson

Writer:

Daniel Pyne
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Willem Dafoe ...
Deputy Sheriff Ray Dolezal
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio ...
Lane Bodine
Mickey Rourke ...
Samuel L. Jackson ...
Greg Meeker (as Sam Jackson)
M. Emmet Walsh ...
Bert Gibson
James Rebhorn ...
FBI Agent Flynn
Maura Tierney ...
Noreen
Beth Grant ...
Roz Kincaid
Alexander Nicksay Alexander Nicksay ...
Ben Dolezal
Fredrick Lopez ...
Delmar Blackwater
Miguel Sandoval ...
FBI Agent Ruiz
John Lafayette ...
FBI Agent Demott
Ken Thorley Ken Thorley ...
Harold Kleinman
Jack Kehler ...
Casanov
Royce D. Applegate Royce D. Applegate ...
Peterson
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Storyline

A small southwestern town sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and $500,000. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an FBI investigation. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

FBI | Desert | Sheriff | Shower | Forensic Evidence  | See more »

Taglines:

The most dangerous way to solve a murder... Become the victim.

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language, and a scene of sensuality See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Arenas blancas See more »

Filming Locations:

Estancia, New Mexico, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$9,011,574 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Cameo: [Mimi Rogers] the wife of Ray Dolezal (Willem Dafoe). See more »

Connections

References "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960) See more »