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 |
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? Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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