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The Hot Spot (1990)

★ 6.4R130 minDirector: Dennis Hopper

1990 film by Dennis Hopper

The Hot Spot is a 1990 American neo-noir romantic thriller film directed by Dennis Hopper, based on the 1953 novel Hell Hath No Fury by Charles Williams, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It stars Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, and Jennifer Connelly, and features a score by Jack Nitzsche played by John Lee Hooker, Miles Davis, Taj Mahal, Roy Rogers, Tim Drummond, and drummer Earl Palmer.

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What is The Hot Spot about?
The Hot Spot (1990) — When the drifter Harry Madox reaches a small town in Texas, he gets a job as used car salesman with the dealer George Harshaw and settles down in a hotel room. During a fire, Harry observes that the local bank is left empty and open without any security. Soon he plots a scheme to
Is The Hot Spot based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Hot Spot scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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