The Salton Sea (2002)
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After his wife is murdered, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies. Director:D.J. CarusoWriter:Tony Gayton |
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Cast
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Val Kilmer | ... | |
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Vincent D'Onofrio | ... | |
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Adam Goldberg | ... | |
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Luis Guzmán | ... | |
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Doug Hutchison | ... | |
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Anthony LaPaglia | ... | |
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Glenn Plummer | ... |
Bobby
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Peter Sarsgaard | ... | |
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Deborah Kara Unger | ... | |
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Chandra West | ... |
Liz
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B.D. Wong | ... | |
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R. Lee Ermey | ... | |
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Shalom Harlow | ... |
Nancy
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Shirley Knight | ... |
Nancy Plummer
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Meat Loaf | ... |
Bo
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Storyline
After the murder of his beloved wife, Danny Parker is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey he befriends slacker Jimmy the Finn and becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons. Danny is antagonized by undercover narcotics agents and sadistic dealer Pooh-Bear. Written by Anonymous
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If You're Looking For The Truth, You've Come To The Wrong Place.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, drug use, language and some sexuality. See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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In order to prepare for his role, Doug Hutchison spent a month with real narcotics officers and accompanied them on drug busts. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: In a few shots just before Danny is stabbed in the shoulder by the cop, when he is holding the 357 mag there is still visible bullets in the barrel. Then in the following sequence when the cop is holding the gun, it is revealed to be empty from Danny already firing the 8 shots. See more »Quotes
Danny: How do you know you're doing the right thing, Finn?Finn: I dunno, like... people around you are happy, you know, they say thank you and stuff, right...? Just go with the Flow... you know?
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Credits end with this statement:If you or someone you know has a substance abuse problem, or to find out about treatment programs near you, call the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or to find out more about methamphetamine visit SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information's web site at www.health.org. See more »
Soundtracks
"Brand New Wagon"Written by Count Basie and Jimmy Rushing
Performed by Count Basie
Courtesy of The RCA Music Group, a unit of BMG Entertainment See more »
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
21 June 2002 (Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
Amarga venganza See more »Box Office
Budget:
$18,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$166,309 (USA) (28 April 2002) (15 Screens)Gross:
$764,554 (USA) (16 June 2002)Company Credits
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Val Kilmer has made some of the most peculiar and daring career choices of any actor now working. His decision to appear in the disastrous remake of "The Island of Dr. Moreau" with Marlon Brando could have sunk him once and for all, save for his exceedingly nasty (and accurate) impersonation of Brando, tics and all, late in the film. Now, as his features have thickened and he is well past his pretty boy phase ( something he can apparently give up, and Tom Cruise wouldn't dare: we might notice there was no talent underneath the face cream), he is assuming roles that make full use of this brutalized looks. SALTON SEA is a magnificent performance in a wholly satisfying film, with Kilmer being fully assisted by a dazzling supporting cast. There are elements of classical balance in this story that make it not merely intellectually stimulating but emotionally moving. It has everything: great acting, great writing, and great directing. Don't miss it.