White Sands

1992
R
1h 41m

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6.0/10

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Dark Comedy Action Crime Drama Thriller

A small southwestern town Sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and five hundred thousand dollars. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an F.B.I. investigation.A small southwestern town Sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and five hundred thousand dollars. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an F.B.I. investigation.A small southwestern town Sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and five hundred thousand dollars. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an F.B.I. investigation.

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Trivia
Rourke attempted to quit smoking during filming, in preparation for his pro boxing career. By the end of the film, he gave in and resumed smoking, the same as his character, who resumes smoking to the surprise of Dafoe.

Goofs
The tree branch Ray uses to beat up the FBI agent seems to be made of rubber.

Quotes
Gorman Lennox: [ending a business discussion] Foreplay's over, Lane. It's time to fuck.

Crazy credits
Samuel L. Jackson is credited by that name in the opening credits, but as "Sam Jackson" in the closing credits.

Alternate versions
As of April 13, 2022, Amazon Prime Video features a version with some unusual edits: (1) Strong swear words have been blanked out, even though strong violence and sexual content remain; (2) After the closing credits, there is a minute of empty black footage. Then the first couple of minutes of the movie replay, silent and without the opening credits imposed on the screen. This is followed by the final shot of the movie, likewise silent without the closing credits imposed on the screen.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: City of Joy/Proof/The Babe/Deep Cover/The Famine Within (1992)

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7/10

Really good New Mexico Suspense!

I have seen this movie on the racks at video stores for years. I have never been tempted to view it. Since I saw it on Cinemax, I say that I like it. Willem DeFoe plays a cop who becomes wrapped up in this undercover scheme involving half a million dollars. He pretends like he is this man who was found dead in the desert. The great thing about this movie is that it takes turn after turn and twist after twist. All the characters, played by Sam Jackson (a great actor) and Mickey Rork are not who you really think they are. The scenary is great to. The entire film was shot in New Mexico. Scenes of Taos and Santa Fe are plentiful. This is a must see movie for Willem Defoe fans. I rate this movie a hefty 7 out of ten stars.