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Lust in the Dust

  • 19841984
  • RR
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.6K
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Lust in the Dust (1984)
Drawn into a tangled web of greed, passion and yet more greed are voluptuous singer Rosie Velez (Divine) and lone gunfighter Abel Wood (Tab Hunter). Helped and hindered by saloon owner Marguerita Ventura (Lainie Kazan) and pursued by outlaw Hard Case Williams (Geoffrey Lewis) and his gang, the hapless treasure hunters try to decipher the limerick and locate the two halves of the map that will lead them to their destiny. The only problem being that to find the map means going far further south of the border than anyone anticipated.
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  • Comedy
  • Western
A group of unscrupulous characters seek buried treasure in the old west.A group of unscrupulous characters seek buried treasure in the old west.A group of unscrupulous characters seek buried treasure in the old west.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.6K
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  • Director
    • Paul Bartel
  • Writer
    • Philip John Taylor
  • Stars
    • Tab Hunter
    • Divine
    • Lainie Kazan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Bartel
  • Writer
    • Philip John Taylor
  • Stars
    • Tab Hunter
    • Divine
    • Lainie Kazan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter
    • Abelas Abel
    Divine
    Divine
    • Rosieas Rosie
    Lainie Kazan
    Lainie Kazan
    • Margueritaas Marguerita
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Hardcaseas Hardcase
    Henry Silva
    Henry Silva
    • Bernardoas Bernardo
    Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero
    • Father Garciaas Father Garcia
    Gina Gallego
    Gina Gallego
    • Ninfaas Ninfa
    Nedra Volz
    Nedra Volz
    • Big Edas Big Ed
    Courtney Gains
    Courtney Gains
    • Red Dickas Red Dick
    Woody Strode
    Woody Strode
    • Blackman, Hardcase's Gangas Blackman, Hardcase's Gang
    Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
    Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
    • Mexican, Hardcase's Gangas Mexican, Hardcase's Gang
    • (as Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez)
    Daniel Frishman
    Daniel Frishman
    • Clarence, Hardcase's Gangas Clarence, Hardcase's Gang
    Ernie Shinagawa
    • Chang, Hardcase's Gangas Chang, Hardcase's Gang
    Pit Ginsburg
    • Toothless Drunkas Toothless Drunk
    Al Cantu
    • Gunslingeras Gunslinger
    Clifton S. Doran
    • Cantina Regularas Cantina Regular
    Noah Wyle
    Noah Wyle
    • Young Manas Young Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Paul Bartel
    • Writer
      • Philip John Taylor
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      John Waters was asked to direct the film, but declined because he hadn't written the script.
    • Quotes

      Marguerita Ventura: You bitch!

      Rosie Velez: Ever since I came here, you've done nothing but treat me like shit. Who the hell do you think you are? Yeah, I was a dance hall girl, but what makes you so high and mighty? You own a whorehouse! A whorehouse!... and with only three whores in it. One of them is just a senile old cow.

      [aside to Big Ed]

      Rosie Velez: No offense, honey.

      [back to Maguerita]

      Rosie Velez: And the other one's so new at it, she doesn't know which end to use. So what does that make you? The only whore in Chili Verde. Yeah, I came here for the gold, because I've been poor all my life.

      Marguerita Ventura: You've got it all wrong, honey. You've been cheap all your life.

      Rosie Velez: Cheap?

      [picks up a chair, and breaks it over Maguerita]

      Rosie Velez: This furniture is cheap.

    • Connections
      Featured in More Lust, Less Dust (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Tarnished Tumbleweed
      Music & Lyrics by Karen Hart
      Arranged & Conducted by Peter Matz
      Performed by Mike Stull

    User reviews27

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    Top review
    9/10
    Fabulous and Divine
    This is one of my all-time favorite Divine comedies. A true must for any western fan. And Tab Hunter is absolutely gorgeous! Loved the musical numbers, especially, my personal favorite, Lainie Kazan singing, "Let Me Take You South Of My Border." Definitely one of the best films Paul Bartel has directed. The actors obviously had a blast making this movie. I think its better than the team of Tab Hunter and Divine in Polyester. Shot on location in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lust In the Dust is a satirical reminder of what westerns are supposed to be. I must have seen this film a dozen times and it never loses its magic. Check out the DVD Anniversary edition which has a great documentary on the making of the movie.
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    • Dlgradstein
    • Jan 4, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Geier, Geld und goldene Eier
    • Filming locations
      • Bonanza Creek Ranch - 15 Bonanza Creek Lane, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
    • Production company
      • Fox Run Productions Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $727,639
    • Gross worldwide
      • $727,639
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes

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