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The Hot Spot
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The Hot Spot

1990 · 130 min Romance Crime Thriller
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension economically — doesn't waste it, holds it in reserve. The film pins you to your seat methodically, without rushing.

Sustains tension exactly as long as needed. May dip slightly after — but the overall level is good.

For viewers who appreciate intelligent genre work without dumbing down.

Director: Dennis Hopper

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Alone or with a partner. Quiet, dark. Phone on silent.

🎭 Cast

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

Harry Madox

Virginia Madsen

Virginia Madsen

Dolly Harshaw

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Gloria Harper

Charles Martin Smith

Charles Martin Smith

Lon Gulick

William Sadler

William Sadler

Frank Sutton

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

George Harshaw

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Sheriff

Leon Rippy

Leon Rippy

Deputy Tate

Jack Nance

Jack Nance

Julian Ward

Virgil Frye

Virgil Frye

Deputy Buck

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