The Salton Sea (2002)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

D.J. Caruso

Writer (WGA):

Tony Gayton (written by)

Release Date:

21 June 2002 (Ireland)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

If You're Looking For The Truth, You've Come To The Wrong Place.

Plot:

After his wife is murdered, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies.

Plot Keywords:

Neighbor | Murder | Undercover | Ring | Crying

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Val Kilmer	...	Danny Parker / Tom Van Allen
Vincent D'Onofrio	...	Pooh-Bear
Adam Goldberg	...	Kujo
Luis Guzmán	...	Quincy
Doug Hutchison	...	Gus Morgan
Anthony LaPaglia	...	Al Garcetti
Glenn Plummer	...	Bobby
Peter Sarsgaard	...	Jimmy the Finn
Deborah Kara Unger	...	Colette
Chandra West	...	Liz
B.D. Wong	...	Bubba
R. Lee Ermey	...	Verne Plummer
Shalom Harlow	...	Nancy
Shirley Knight	...	Nancy Plummer
Meat Loaf	...	Bo

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence, drug use, language and some sexuality.

Runtime:

103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:16 | USA:R (No. 38029) | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:R | Canada:18A | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Germany:16 (nf) | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Spain:18 | UK:18

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Castle Rock Entertainment

Trivia:

In order to prepare for his role, Doug Hutchison spent a month with real narcotics officers and accompanied them on drug busts.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When the 357 Mag revolver is taped under the table, some shots reveal that it does not have any ammo in it.

Quotes:

Danny: For the people who don't do drugs, or just do them occasionally, it's something that becomes your life, and you belong. You finally hit bottom and you know who you are, because you can't go any lower. When you find... a friendship that you wouldn't have found anywhere else. Still and all, there's a kind of intimacy with those that can go the distance. Sometimes you see the world so clearly...

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Ancient Evil 2: Guardian of the Underworld (2005) (V)

Soundtrack:

Saeta

Kilmer's best yet

This is the back shelf treasure that everyone hopes for when browsing the not-so-recent releases at the video store. Pay attention to the other reviews posted here - they're not kidding. This is a very well made film on every level. Great script, acting is standout, direction is thoughtful and involved. Not for kids.