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The Salton Sea

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  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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The Salton Sea (2002)
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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.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
31K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
10,946
312
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    • 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
    • 191User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
    • 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 Parker…
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Pooh-Bear
    Adam Goldberg
    Adam Goldberg
    • Kujo
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Quincy
    Doug Hutchison
    Doug Hutchison
    • Gus Morgan
    Anthony LaPaglia
    Anthony LaPaglia
    • Al Garcetti
    Glenn Plummer
    Glenn Plummer
    • Bobby
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Jimmy the Finn
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Colette
    Chandra West
    Chandra West
    • Liz
    BD Wong
    BD Wong
    • Bubba
    R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey
    • Verne Plummer
    Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow
    • Nancy
    Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight
    • Nancy Plummer
    Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf
    • Bo
    Azura Skye
    Azura Skye
    • Teresa
    Josh Todd
    Josh Todd
    • Big Bill
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Little Bill
    • Director
      • D.J. Caruso
    • Writer
      • Tony Gayton
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    Storyline

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    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 reviews191

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    Review
    Top review
    Kilmer's best yet
    This is the back shelf treasure that everyone hopes for when browsing the not-so-recent releases at the video store. Pay attention to the other reviews posted here - they're not kidding. This is a very well made film on every level. Great script, acting is standout, direction is thoughtful and involved. Not for kids.
    helpful•53
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    • lagapalooza
    • May 25, 2003

    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
      • Salton Sea
    • Filming locations
      • Salton Sea, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Darkwoods Productions
      • Humble Journey Films
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    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
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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