The Hot Spot

1990
18
2h 10m

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6.4/10

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Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities - and the local women - after he robs a bank.Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities - and the local women - after he robs a bank.Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities - and the local women - after he robs a bank.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

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Trivia
Director Dennis Hopper once said of working with star Don Johnson on this film in a 1990 interview with 'The Guardian': "He wasn't that bad. He has a lot of people with him. He came on to this film with two bodyguards, a cook, a trainer, ah let's see, a helicopter pilot he comes to and from the set in a helicopter, very glamorous let's see, two drivers, a secretary, and, oh yes, his own hair person, his own make-up person, his own wardrobe person. So when he walks to the set he has five people with him."

Goofs
After Harry shoots Frank, the pistol's slider is seen stuck at the rear position indicating an empty magazine. Yet a second later when Harry gets off the floor, the slider is in the forward position and the hammer is cocked.

Quotes
Dolly Harshaw: There's only two things to do in this town. You got a TV?
Harry Madox: Nope.
Dolly Harshaw: Well then, you're down to one. Lotsa luck!

Alternate versions
UK and US DVD versions are cut.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Postcards from the Edge/Saving Grace/White Hunter, Black Heart/After Dark, My Sweet (1990)

Soundtracks
The Stroke
Written and Performed by Billy Squier
Courtesy of Capitol Records
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets

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8/10

A tightly crafted, sun-drenched film noir

Dennis Hopper delivers the goods in this meticulously conventional tale of a charismatic underachiever finding his level. Harkening back to the gender and class warfare sensibilities of the Forties, The Hot Spot excels across the board, in acting, dialogue, plotting, music, and cinematography.