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    The Salton Sea

    • 20022002
    • RR
    • 1h 43min
    IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    30K
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    The Salton Sea (2002)
    Trailer
    Trailer0:31
    2 Videos
    34 Photos
    CrimeDramaMystery

    After a tragic incident, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies.After a tragic incident, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies.After a tragic incident, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies.After a tragic incident, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies.After a tragic incident, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies.

    • Director
      • D.J. Caruso
    • Writer
      • Tony Gayton
    • Stars
      • Val Kilmer
      • Vincent D'Onofrio
      • Adam Goldberg
    Top credits
    • Director
      • D.J. Caruso
    • Writer
      • Tony Gayton
    • Stars
      • Val Kilmer
      • Vincent D'Onofrio
      • Adam Goldberg
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 184User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

    The Salton Sea
    Trailer 0:31
    The Salton Sea
    The Salton Sea
    Trailer 2:14
    The Salton Sea

    Photos34

    Val Kilmer and Chandra West in The Salton Sea (2002)
    Val Kilmer in The Salton Sea (2002)
    Val Kilmer, Adam Goldberg, Peter Sarsgaard, and Ricky Trammell in The Salton Sea (2002)
    Val Kilmer is Danny Parker.
    Val Kilmer is Danny Parker.
    Danny (Val Kilmer) meets cops Garcetti (Anthony LaPaglia) and Morgan (Doug Hutchison) in a church.
    Val Kilmer is Danny Parker.
    Danny (Val Kilmer) and Jimmy the Fin (Peter Sarsgaard) emerge from the party house in search of more drugs.
    (from left) Kujo (Adam Goldberg), Creeper (Ricky Trammell) and Danny (Val Kilmer) at the tweaker party.
    Danny Parker (Val Kilmer) at the tweaker party.
    Danny (Val Kilmer) and Jimmy the Fin (Peter Sarsgaard) meet at a bar to discuss Danny's plan.
    Peter Sarsgaard as Jimmy the Fin.

    Top cast

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    Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer
    • Danny Parkeras Danny Parker…
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Pooh-Bearas Pooh-Bear
    Adam Goldberg
    Adam Goldberg
    • Kujoas Kujo
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Quincyas Quincy
    Doug Hutchison
    Doug Hutchison
    • Gus Morganas Gus Morgan
    Anthony LaPaglia
    Anthony LaPaglia
    • Al Garcettias Al Garcetti
    Glenn Plummer
    Glenn Plummer
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Jimmy the Finnas Jimmy the Finn
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Coletteas Colette
    Chandra West
    Chandra West
    • Lizas Liz
    BD Wong
    BD Wong
    • Bubbaas Bubba
    R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey
    • Verne Plummeras Verne Plummer
    Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow
    • Nancyas Nancy
    Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight
    • Nancy Plummeras Nancy Plummer
    Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf
    • Boas Bo
    Azura Skye
    Azura Skye
    • Teresaas Teresa
    Josh Todd
    Josh Todd
    • Big Billas Big Bill
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Little Billas Little Bill
    • Director
      • D.J. Caruso
    • Writer
      • Tony Gayton
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    After the murder of his beloved wife, Danny Parker is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey he befriends slacker Jimmy the Finn and becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons. Danny is antagonized by undercover narcotics agents and sadistic dealer Pooh-Bear. —Anonymous
    ephedrinemethedrinestimulantmurdermale in shower189 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • If You're Looking For The Truth, You've Come To The Wrong Place.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence, drug use, language and some sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Vincent D'Onofrio purposefully mouth breathed during the entire production to create a unique timber and respective speech patterns. He then added a "nose squeak" after finding that some persons who lost their nose secondary to trauma or cancer produce a high pitch sound after completing certain sounds.
    • Goofs
      When the 357 Mag revolver is taped under the table, some shots reveal that it does not have any ammo in it.
    • Quotes

      Bobby: Excuse me. I don't mean to impose, but I am the Ocean.

    • Crazy credits
      The Producers wish to gratefully thank the Salton Sea Sector of the California State Parks for its cooperation. We encourage the support of this unique natural resource.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Badass Movie Tattoos - Part 2 (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Saeta
      Written by Gil Evans

      Performed by Terence Blanchard

    User reviews184

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A true attention-getter of a film.
    Excellent adult thriller. Stylish, intense, funny and unexpectedly moving. Intricately plotted (it will always be one step ahead of you) and fluidly, inventively directed (including a unique twist on Eastwood's classic "Did I fire six bullets...or only five?" line). Well-acted, especially by Kilmer. The less you know about it beforehand the better, though, so I'll just add this: this film is not always pleasant to watch, but it has personality and will take you on quite a journey. Don't read about it, see it. (***)
    helpful•93
    14
    • gridoon
    • Mar 3, 2004

    FAQ1

    • What is the dialogue played in slow speed while Danny Parker takes a shower after meeting Colette Vaughn for the first time?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2002 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 萬里追兇
    • Filming locations
      • Salton Sea, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Darkwoods Productions
      • Humble Journey Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $764,554
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $166,309
      • Apr 28, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,073,198
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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