Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995)

After 3 years in prison, Julian breaks out and returns to Vegas to get his half from the bank robbery and see Lucille again. The Devil took the loot and Tuerto took Lucille.

Director:

Jack Baran

Writers:

Robert Ramsey, Matthew Stone

Stars:

Dylan McDermott, Nancy Travis, Quentin Tarantino

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dylan McDermott	...	Julian Goddard
Nancy Travis	...	Lucille
James Le Gros	...	Thoreau (as James LeGros)
Quentin Tarantino	...	Johnny Destiny
Jim Belushi	...	Tuerto (as James Belushi)
Janet Carroll	...	Escabel
David Cross	...	Ralph Dellaposa
Richard Edson	...	Gage
Bobcat Goldthwait	...	Mr. Smith
Barry Shabaka Henley	...	Dravec
Lisa Jane Persky	...	Katrina
Sarah Trigger	...	Francine
Tracey Walter	...	Pappy
Allen Garfield	...	Vinnie Vidivici
Ralph Brannen	...	Henchman

Storyline

Johnny Destiny burns into Las Vegas in his hot Plymouth RoadRunner, stopping only to pick up a stranger stranded in the desert. But then, things aren't always as they seem. Anything can happen in that town of many possibilities...especially since there's been some weird electrical disturbances. As the stranger, fresh out of prison, tries to put his life back together--to recover his money from an old bank heist and the girl he lost in doing the job--something keeps interfering with his plans. Is it fate...or just Destiny?

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Plot Keywords:

heist | desert | supernatural power | las vegas nevada | weird pregnancy | 

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Taglines:

Hot Times, Cold Cash, Fast Cars, and a Slow Roll of the Dice.

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Genres:

Crime | Comedy | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Quentin Tarantino signed on the dotted line to appear in this film two days before his Pulp Fiction (1994) won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Connections

References The Misfits (1961)

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Soundtracks

Puddin' & pie
Performed by Danny Gatton
Written by Danny Gatton and Bill Holloman
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

User Reviews

quirky and fun

i was talking with a friend who doesn't get QT movies at all .. while this, i've learned, is only a QT acting role, i really enjoyed it .. i'm surprised by the negativity of the comments by others .. seems this is either a love/hate movie or a sore point with QT aficionados .. whatever, i recommended it to my friend and do so to others who enjoy quirky little movies with a touch of magical realism together with a nice soundtrack .. i smile recalling the many scenes that entertained .. no deep meaning or message here, just a fun way to spend a little time while passing through an evening .. i'm no fan of Las Vegas, where the movie is set, but the little motel with its homage to film stars of the 1950's hearkens ones memory back to a time when the Strip was much less commercialized and overdone, a time when life seemed simpler, more magical, and just plain fun .. check out this little gem for yourself

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Destiny Turns on the Radio

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$676,659, 30 April 1995

Gross USA:

$1,176,982

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,176,982

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rysher Entertainment, Savoy Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color