The Hot Spot
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The Hot Spot

(1990)Directed by Dennis Hopper130 min · RRomance, Crime, Thriller
“Sex is never safe. It’s dangerous.”

Harry Madox (Don Johnson) drifts into a small town and finds himself in trouble with the local authorities and the local women, one of them Dolly Harshaw (Virginia Madsen), another Gloria Harper (Jennifer Connelly). Dennis Hopper adapts Charles Williams's 1953 novel Hell Hath No Fury, with a score by Jack Nitzsche featuring John Lee Hooker (guitar) and Miles Davis (trumpet). The blues runs under it all, slow and low, and Harry keeps moving through it.

Don Johnsonas Harry Madox
Virginia Madsenas Dolly Harshaw
Jennifer Connellyas Gloria Harper
William Sadleras Frank Sutton
Jerry Hardinas George Harshaw
Barry Corbinas Sheriff
Leon Rippyas Deputy Tate
Jack Nanceas Julian Ward
Virgil Fryeas Deputy Buck
JHJohn Hawkeras Uncle Mort
Margaret Bowmanas Woman at Gas Station
Debra Coleas Irene Davey
Karen Culleyas Cowgirl
Cody Haynesas Cowboy
George Haynesas Mr. Haynes
James N. Harrellas Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
Edith Millsas Elderly Woman
Shannon Quinlanas Table Dancer
Roosevelt Williamsas Grey Ghost