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The Hot Spot

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IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Don Johnson and Virginia Madsen in The Hot Spot (1990)
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Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities - and the local women - after he robs a bank.Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities - and the local women - after he robs a bank.Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities - and the local women - after he robs a bank.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,715
286
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    • Director
      • Dennis Hopper
    • Writers
      • Charles Williams(book "Hell Hath No Fury")
      • Nona Tyson(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Don Johnson
      • Virginia Madsen
      • Jennifer Connelly
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Dennis Hopper
    • Writers
      • Charles Williams(book "Hell Hath No Fury")
      • Nona Tyson(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Don Johnson
      • Virginia Madsen
      • Jennifer Connelly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 92User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore

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    Trailer 1:49
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    Jennifer Connelly, Don Johnson, and Virginia Madsen in The Hot Spot (1990)
    The Hot Spot (1990)
    Jennifer Connelly in The Hot Spot (1990)
    Don Johnson in The Hot Spot (1990)
    Jennifer Connelly in The Hot Spot (1990)
    Jennifer Connelly in The Hot Spot (1990)
    Don Johnson in The Hot Spot (1990)
    Don Johnson in The Hot Spot (1990)
    Don Johnson in The Hot Spot (1990)
    Virginia Madsen in The Hot Spot (1990)
    Virginia Madsen in The Hot Spot (1990)
    Jennifer Connelly in The Hot Spot (1990)

    Top cast

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    Don Johnson
    Don Johnson
    • Harry Madox
    Virginia Madsen
    Virginia Madsen
    • Dolly Harshaw
    Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly
    • Gloria Harper
    Charles Martin Smith
    Charles Martin Smith
    • Lon Gulick
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Frank Sutton
    Jerry Hardin
    Jerry Hardin
    • George Harshaw
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Sheriff
    Leon Rippy
    Leon Rippy
    • Deputy Tate
    Jack Nance
    Jack Nance
    • Julian Ward
    Virgil Frye
    Virgil Frye
    • Deputy Buck
    John Hawker
    • Uncle Mort
    Margaret Bowman
    Margaret Bowman
    • Woman at Gas Station
    Debra Cole
    • Irene Davey
    Karen Culley
    • Cowgirl
    Cody Haynes
    • Cowboy
    George Haynes
    • Mr. Haynes
    James N. Harrell
    • Elderly Man
    • (as James Harrell)
    Edith Mills
    • Elderly Woman
    • Director
      • Dennis Hopper
    • Writers
      • Charles Williams(book "Hell Hath No Fury") (screenplay)
      • Nona Tyson(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Director Dennis Hopper once said of working with star Don Johnson on this film in a 1990 interview with 'The Guardian': "He wasn't that bad. He has a lot of people with him. He came on to this film with two bodyguards, a cook, a trainer, ah let's see, a helicopter pilot he comes to and from the set in a helicopter, very glamorous let's see, two drivers, a secretary, and, oh yes, his own hair person, his own make-up person, his own wardrobe person. So when he walks to the set he has five people with him."
    • Goofs
      After Harry shoots Frank, the pistol's slider is seen stuck at the rear position indicating an empty magazine. Yet a second later when Harry gets off the floor, the slider is in the forward position and the hammer is cocked.
    • Quotes

      Frank Sutton: So you're a tough guy, huh?

      Harry Madox: No, you're the tough guy. I'm worse.

    • Alternate versions
      UK and US DVD versions are cut.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Postcards from the Edge/Saving Grace/White Hunter, Black Heart/After Dark, My Sweet (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      The Stroke
      Written and Performed by Billy Squier
      Courtesy of Capitol Records
      By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets

    User reviews92

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A very good Don Johnson movie and performance. Really, it is!
    If you are like me, you might have turned on HBO late the other night, and thought.... "Damn, a Don Johnson movie". Luckily I gave this film a chance and found a real winner. Don's performance is not just good, but I think it is his best ever. Jennifer Connelly is just perfect in the role of the frail and beautiful girl next door. But Virginia Madsen steals the show. She is that woman you just love to hate, but just can't keep your hands off of. Just watch the flick to see what I mean.

    As the credits rolled across the screen at the end, I realized that Dennis Hopper directed this "Red Rocks West" like film. No wonder I enjoyed it. I give it a solid 7 out of 10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Гаряча точка
    • Filming locations
      • Luling, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Orion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,293,976
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $112,188
      • Oct 14, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,293,976
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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