A small town police chief awaits the arrival of a gang of killers.
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- 8 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Bill Paxton | ... |
Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon
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| Cynda Williams | ... |
Fantasia / Lila
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| Billy Bob Thornton | ... |
Ray Malcolm
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| Michael Beach | ... |
Pluto
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| Jim Metzler | ... |
Dud Cole
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| Earl Billings | ... |
McFeely
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| Natalie Canerday | ... |
Cheryl Ann
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| Robert Ginnaven | ... |
Charlie
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Robert Anthony Bell | ... |
Byron
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| Kevin Hunter | ... |
Ronnie
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Phyllis Kirklin | ... |
Mrs. Walker
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Meredith 'Jeta' Donovan | ... |
Bonnie
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| Jimmy Bridges | ... |
Bobby
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Phyllis Sutton | ... |
Jackie
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| Derrick Williams | ... |
Darren
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June Jones | ... |
Danielle
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Loren Tyler | ... |
Marco
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Deniese Payne | ... |
Marco's Wife
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| John Mahon | ... |
Chief Jenkins
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J. Robert Bailey | ... |
Lieutenant
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Max Segar | ... |
Assistant Chief
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Duncan Rouleau | ... |
Video Analyst
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| Don Brunner II | ... |
Press Officer
(as Don Brunner)
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Layne Beamer | ... |
Texas State Trooper
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Mea Combs | ... |
Cashier
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| Jesse Dabson | ... |
Beaver
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Jennifer Watson-Johnston | ... |
Kim
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| Rocky Giordani | ... |
Billy 'The Face'
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Curtis York | ... |
Jeremiah
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| Jeff Bailey | ... |
Harlan Childress
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Lilli Rouleau | ... |
Mrs. Childress
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Walter Norman | ... |
Arkansas State Trooper
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Rebecca Ortese | ... |
Fern
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Jackie Stewart | ... |
Truck Driver
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| Leslie Mauldin | ... |
Driver's Wife
(as Leslie Maudlin)
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Steven Reich | ... |
Car Salesman
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Leo Tillman | ... |
June Hawkins
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| Wynn Reichert | ... |
Coroner (uncredited)
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Rita Westbrook | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Carl Franklin | ||
Written by
| Billy Bob Thornton | ... | (written by) & |
| Tom Epperson | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jesse Beaton | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Paul Colichman | ... | executive producer |
| Miles A. Copeland III | ... | executive producer |
| Ben Myron | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Tony To | ... | line producer |
| Harold Welb | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Matthew Ender | ... | (soundtrack) |
| Peter Haycock | ||
| Derek Holt | ||
| Paul Di Franco | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| James L. Carter | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Carole Kravetz Aykanian | ... | (as Carole Kravetz) |
Editorial Department
| Scott Kosar | ... | second assistant editor |
| Ray Morfino | ... | color timer |
| Marian Rooney | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Donald Paul Pemrick | ... | (as Don Pemrick) |
Production Design by
| Gary T. New | ||
Art Direction by
| Dana Torrey | ||
Set Decoration by
| Troy Myers | ||
Costume Design by
| Ronald Leamon | ... | (as Ron Leamon) |
Makeup Department
| Jason Gade | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Susan Jennifer Lipson | ... | key hair stylist (as Susan Lipson) |
| Elaine L. Offers | ... | key makeup artist (as Elaine Offers) |
| Gwyne Redner | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Jeff Cadiente | ... | production manager: second unit |
| Michael Cain | ... | unit production manager: second unit |
| Anne Garefino | ... | unit manager |
| Toni Phillips | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Steven Reich | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Graham Stumpf | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael Grossman | ... | first assistant director |
| Tony Schwartz | ... | second assistant director |
| John E. Vohlers | ... | first assistant director: second unit (as John Vohlers) |
| James L. Wiggins | ... | second second assistant director (as Jim Wiggins) |
Art Department
| Michael Bogert | ... | swing gang |
| Julie Crane | ... | on-set dresser |
| John Jockinsen | ... | leadman |
| Jake Johnson | ... | swing gang |
| Daniel Kuttner | ... | assistant property master |
| Brad Morris | ... | swing gang |
| John Palumbo | ... | props: second unit |
| Raymond Prado | ... | storyboard artist (as Ray Prado) |
| Brett V. Shirley | ... | set dresser: Arkansas (as Brett Shirley) |
| Frank Silva | ... | property master |
| Kevin Taylor | ... | props: second unit |
Sound Department
| Vanessa Theme Ament | ... | foley artist (as Vanessa Ament) |
| Barbara J. Boguski | ... | adr editor |
| Stacey A. Foiles | ... | sound editor |
| Armond Ghzanian | ... | sound assistant |
| Dwayne S. Henkel | ... | boom operator (as Dwayne Henkel) |
| Larry Hoki | ... | sound recordist |
| Paul Jyrälä | ... | sound editor |
| Steve Kohler | ... | sound mixer |
| Christopher Lewis | ... | sound editor (as Christopher J. Lewis) |
| Heather McPherson | ... | foley artist |
| Jeffrey Perkins | ... | supervising re-recording mixer |
| Steve Rice | ... | dialogue editor |
| Ken Segal | ... | sound mixer |
| Bruce Stambler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ann L. Thornberg | ... | sound assistant |
| David Lewis Yewdall | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Lisa Howes Yewdall | ... | post-production sound coordinator (as Lisa A. Yewdall) |
Special Effects by
| Guy Faria | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Jeff Cadiente | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Al Jones | ... | stunts (as Alton Jones) |
| Kym Washington Longino | ... | stunt double (as Kim Washington) |
| Jim Stephan | ... | stunts (as Jim Stephen) |
| Tierre Turner | ... | stunts |
| Danny Weselis | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sean 'Duke' Anderson | ... | grip |
| Evans Brasfield | ... | electrician |
| Michael Browne | ... | best boy: second unit |
| Michael A. Broz | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (as Michael Broz) |
| Glen Deitell | ... | first assistant camera |
| Rick Eddlemen | ... | electrician |
| Paul A. Edwards | ... | camera operator: "b" camera (as Paul Edwards) |
| David Elmore | ... | camera intern |
| Erik A. Erichsen | ... | electrician (as Erik Erichsen) |
| Mauro Fiore | ... | gaffer: second unit (as Maro Fiore) |
| Juan M. García | ... | best boy grip (as Juan Garcia) |
| Mark Gutterud | ... | second assistant camera |
| Dean Jackson | ... | dolly grip / third grip |
| Scott C. Johnston | ... | key grip (as Scott Johnston) |
| Janusz Kaminski | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Janesz Kaminsky) |
| Andrea Kampic | ... | second assistant camera: second unit |
| Derrick Kolus | ... | gaffer |
| Kevin McNeil | ... | grip |
| Rob Morton | ... | grip |
| Darryl Murchison | ... | best boy electric |
| John C. Nadeau | ... | electrician (as John Nadeau) |
| Gino Natlicio | ... | grip: second unit |
| John Neuller | ... | steadicam operator (as John Neuler) |
| Dan Robinson | ... | electrician |
| Robbie Robinson | ... | unit photographer |
| Brett Santucci | ... | third grip |
| Van Scarboro | ... | 24 frame video operator |
| Stephen C. Spies | ... | electrician |
| John Watson | ... | grip |
| James D. Wickman | ... | grip (as James Wickman) |
| Mike Wojieschowski | ... | key grip: second unit |
| Thomas Yatsko | ... | assistant camera: "b" camera (as Tom Yatsko) |
| Aaron Zuber | ... | swing electrician: second unit |
Casting Department
| Gregory Concors | ... | casting assistant (as Greg Concors) |
| Deverin Karol | ... | casting assistant |
| Sarah Tackett | ... | extras casting: Arkansas |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Linda Fitzhugh | ... | seamstress |
| Henry Earl Lewis | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| David Andriole | ... | location assistant |
| William Buck | ... | location manager: Arkansas |
| Michael Cain | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| B.L. Brister | ... | musician: on-camera harmonica solos |
| Patricia Cloud | ... | musician: flute solos |
| Paul Di Franco | ... | music supervisor |
| Brad Dutz | ... | musician: percussion |
| Michael Elliott | ... | music coordinator |
| Eric Gale | ... | musician: guitar solos, Lila's homecoming and end title theme |
| Peter Haycock | ... | musician: guitar solos (as Pete Haycock) / musician: harmonica (as Pete Haycock) |
| Cathy McKelvey | ... | assistant music editor (as Cathy A. McKelvey) |
| Frank McKelvey | ... | music editor |
| Charles Meeks | ... | musician: harmonica |
| Terry Plumeri | ... | musician: acoustic bass solo / orchestral underscore / orchestrator |
| Rick Winquest | ... | soundtrack engineer |
| Ross Wright | ... | music copyist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sherri Alderman | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
| Toby Forlenza | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Pedro Amaya | ... | driver: grip truck |
| Brian N. Everett | ... | driver |
| Matt Gulbin | ... | driver (as Matthew Gulbin) |
| Harry Hall | ... | driver |
| Kevin Hudis | ... | driver |
| Fred Johnston | ... | driver |
| Michael Locke | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Bradley Myers | ... | driver |
| Theo Myers | ... | driver: second unit (as Theo Meyers) |
| David 'Bear' Ortiz | ... | driver (as David Ortiz) |
| Anthony Ragonese | ... | driver: second unit (as Anthony Regonese) |
| Ben Rivera | ... | transportation captain (as Benny Rivera) |
| Ernie Weeks | ... | driver: second unit |
Additional Crew
| Christopher Byrne | ... | production assistant / production assistant: second unit |
| Liz Chiz | ... | assistant: Ms. Phillips |
| Melissa Cobb | ... | production executive |
| Marcel Doumerc | ... | caterer (as Marcel G. Doumerc) |
| Larry Fisch | ... | key set production assistant |
| Alletta Y.L. Kriak | ... | assistant: Mr. Copeland (as Alletta Kriak) |
| Juan Llamas | ... | security services |
| John P. Melfi | ... | production coordinator |
| Richard Midiri | ... | caterer |
| Ian Moray | ... | key set production assistant: Arkansas |
| Kevin Reidy | ... | production executive |
| Victoria Lee Roblan | ... | production assistant (as Vicki Roblan) |
| Lilli Rouleau | ... | assistant: Mr. Colichman (as Lilli Fields Rouleau) |
| Scott Rudolph | ... | production medic |
| Patrick Shiffrar | ... | assistant: Mr. Reich |
| Rachel Villa | ... | production controller |
| Rita Westbrook | ... | assistant coordinator: Arkansas (as Rita Wood) |
| Seth Willenson | ... | marketing consultant |
| J. David Williams | ... | financier |
| Mickey Cottrell | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Joe Ball | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to |
| Bill Beaton | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to |
| Rita Beaton | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to |
| Debbie Bell | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to |
| Cathy Burham | ... | the filmmakers with to express their gratitude to |
| Pat Campbell | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to |
| Rose Crane | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to |
| Sally Cruikshank | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to |
| Paul Culberg | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to |
| Jon Davison | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Filmkompaniet Distribution (1992) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Fox Columbia Film Distributors (1993) (Australia) (theatrical)
- IRS Media (1992) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro Tartan Distribution Ltd. (1993) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (1993) (France) (theatrical)
- Prime Films S.L. (1993) (Spain) (theatrical)
- 20/20 Vision (1993) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (through)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (Australia) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1993) (Australia) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1993) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Imprint Films (2022) (Australia) (Blu-ray)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- The Criterion Collection (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Collection (2023) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Universum Film (UFA) (1994) (Germany) (VHS)
- Veronica Television (1996) (Netherlands) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alter Image (negative cutting)
- Arkansas Film Commission (the producers would like to express their gratitude to)
- B & B Sound Studios (adr/foley recorded at)
- Booth and Simpson (production insurance)
- Cenex Casting (extras casting)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- Film Finances (completion bond)
- Filmtrucks (lighting supplied by)
- First Interstate Bank (production financing)
- FotoKem (color)
- Group IV Recording (score recorded at)
- IRS Records (soundtrack available on)
- International Recording (re-recording by)
- L.A. Mad Dogs (adr group)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Pepsi-Cola Company (the producers would like to express their gratitude to)
- Shawn's Catering (catering)
- Southern Computer Payroll Services (payroll services)
- The Catalyst Group (the producers would like to express their gratitude to)
- Title House (titles and opticals)
- Unique Product Placement (the producers would like to express their gratitude to)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In Los Angeles, after a violent drug rip-off, the Los Angeles Police Department detectives find the identity of the trio - the sadistic I.Q. of 150 and college graduate Lenny "Pluto" Franklyn; his not so bright buddy in San Quentin Ray Malcolm; and his girlfriend Fantasia. Their further investigation indicates that the criminals are fleeing to Star City, Arkanas, and LAPD detective Dud Cole and his partner John McFeely contact the local Chief of Police Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon and they head to the little town. The yokel family man Dale, who is used to resolve domestic issues, is fascinated with the chance to participate of a manhunt and befriends the two detectives. But when he sees the picture of Fantasia, he recognizes her as Lila Walker and is haunted by his past, hiding a secret about Lila Walker. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | There was no crime in Star City, Arkansas. No murder. And no fear. Until now. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Billy Bob Thornton and Cynda Williams got married after filming was completed. They were divorced before the film was released two years later. See more » |
| Goofs | Ray slaps Jackie when she's against the wall, makes her mouth bleed, and some gets on her shirt. Later, when she's bound and gagged on the floor, the blood has disappeared. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Folks!/K2/One False Move/Poison Ivy/Leaving Normal (1992). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Don't Walk Away from Love See more » |
| Quotes |
Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon:
Lila, even if I wanted to, I can't help you. [pauses] Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon: I don't have the legal authority. Fantasia - Lila: You didn't have the legal authority to fuck me when I was 17 years old... but that didn't stop you, did it? See more » |