A small town police chief awaits the arrival of a gang of killers.A small town police chief awaits the arrival of a gang of killers.A small town police chief awaits the arrival of a gang of killers.
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7.1/10
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Jimmy Bridges
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Storyline
In Los Angeles, after a violent drug rip-off, the Los Angeles Police Department detectives find the identity of the trio - the sadistic I.Q. of 150 and college graduate Lenny "Pluto" Franklyn; his not so bright buddy in San Quentin Ray Malcolm; and his girlfriend Fantasia. Their further investigation indicates that the criminals are fleeing to Star City, Arkanas, and LAPD detective Dud Cole and his partner John McFeely contact the local Chief of Police Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon and they head to the little town. The yokel family man Dale, who is used to resolve domestic issues, is fascinated with the chance to participate of a manhunt and befriends the two detectives. But when he sees the picture of Fantasia, he recognizes her as Lila Walker and is haunted by his past, hiding a secret about Lila Walker. —Anonymous
- Taglines
- There was no crime in Star City, Arkansas. No murder. And no fear. Until now.
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- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for strong violence and language, and for drug content
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaBilly Bob Thornton and Cynda Williams got married after filming was completed. They were divorced before the film was released two years later.
- GoofsWhen Fantasia is shot in the head, the "bullet hole" can be seen a fraction of a second before the shot is heard.
- Quotes
Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon: Lila, even if I wanted to, I can't help you.
[pauses]
Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon: I don't have the legal authority.
Fantasia - Lila: You didn't have the legal authority to fuck me when I was 17 years old... but that didn't stop you, did it?
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: Folks!/K2/One False Move/Poison Ivy/Leaving Normal (1992)
- SoundtracksDon't Walk Away from Love
Performed by Brenda Sutton
Written and Produced by Michael Sutton (as Michael) and Brenda Sutton
© 1991 Mibren Music (ASCAP) and Illegal Film Music (ASCAP)
Top review
Still on my mind
I watched this film in 1991 and I still think about it frequently. It has become a standard to compare other films. The violence at the beginning made me uncomfortable, and I almost turned it off. I am glad that I didn't, because I would have missed one of the best films of the decade. The movie's pace and tone are perfectly natural - not artificial in any way. I like the scene in the diner best. The two LA cops are joking with each other about the backward local sheriff (Paxton), and they didn't know he was standing there. The awkwardness of the moment encapsulated the film.
I think One False Move, Fargo, and The Sweet Herafter are a great trilogy of movie making at its best. All set in small - real towns with real people.
I think One False Move, Fargo, and The Sweet Herafter are a great trilogy of movie making at its best. All set in small - real towns with real people.
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- Dec 27, 1999
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,543,112
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $44,545
- May 10, 1992
- Gross worldwide
- $1,543,112
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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