Desert Saints (2002)

The nature of temptation. Banks is a hit man, the best, usually working for Latin American drug cartels. He picks up solitary women, uses them briefly for a job, then kills them. He's in ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Greenberg

Writers:

Richard Greenberg, Wally Nichols

Stars:

Brent Roam, Shawn Woods, Christopher Bersh

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brent Roam	...	Concierge
Shawn Woods	...	Larson
Christopher Bersh	...	Thug in Black
Kiefer Sutherland	...	Arthur Banks
Rachel Ticotin	...	Dora
Beth Grant	...	Lou
Zach Chapman	...	Officer
Jamey Sheridan	...	Agent George Scanlon
Leslie Stefanson	...	Agent Donna Marbury
Melora Walters	...	Bennie Harper
Buddy Quaid	...	Gas Station Attendant
Keith Diamond	...	Agent Robinson
Bill Sage	...	Agent Davis
Aliza Waksal	...	Agent McCoy
Alan Gelfant	...	Byron Sadowski

Storyline

The nature of temptation. Banks is a hit man, the best, usually working for Latin American drug cartels. He picks up solitary women, uses them briefly for a job, then kills them. He's in the Southwest, headed toward Mexico, when he picks up Bennie, a woman leaving an abusive marriage, going to Paradise, Arizona. The film follows three tracks: Banks's slow recruitment of Bennie, the set-up for the hit at a swank resort in Mexico, and the FBI's close pursuit of Banks, whom they want alive in hopes he'll rat out his bosses. Bennie may not be who she seems, and there may be a chink in Banks's tough-guy armor. Guns, money, and a chance at Paradise...

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Plot Keywords:

mexico | marriage | set up | fbi | kiss | 

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, and some sexuality and violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Latin

Release Date:

10 March 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Anthropokynigito stin erimo

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

City Heat Productions, Prufrock Pictures, Sagg Main Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Will Patton was originally going to play the lead.

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Goofs

When Banks and Harper get off of the red van, the reflection of the crew is visible.

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Quotes

Arthur Banks: From now on we are on our honeymoon.
Bennie Harper: So, I have to act as your...
Arthur Banks: ...wife!
Bennie Harper: [laughs] and you think people are actually gonna believe I married you?

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Connections

References The Terminator (1984)

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Soundtracks

"Never Come Sunrise"
Written by Jon Tiven and Roger Reale

User Reviews

I think if you're a Kiefer fan, you'll enjoy this.

If you're not a Kiefer fan, I'm not so sure. Me, I'm a Kiefer fan and while I will say I liked this film well enough, I'll also say it's not the best film in the world. I enjoyed Kiefer's ability to play a professional killer and yet you actually kind of like him by the end of it. I did not like Melora Walters. Her voice grated on me I guess. Jamey Sheridan (The Walkin' Dude from Stephen King's 'The Stand') was completely wasted in this I felt. He's a great actor as well but I don't think his character was developed enough.

In fact, I'd say none of the characters were really well-developed. And as a fan of character study movies, I was disappointed in this. But it wasn't *all* bad. There are quite a few scenes I found enjoyable to watch but overall, it's just a so-so flick.