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Scorpion Spring ()

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A sleazy French actor and a naive all-American guy meet bizarre characters as they motor along the U.S. and Mexico border.
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Denis Brabant
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Border Patrolman Sam Zaragosa
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Astor
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Zac Cross
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California County Sheriff Rawley Gill
Angel Aviles ...
Nadia
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Mexican Judicial
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El Rojo
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Lem Wells
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Deputy
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Coyote at Orchard (as Luis Ramos)
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Bartender
Jessika Cardinahl ...
Eva
Abel Soto ...
Octavio
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Arturo
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Jo
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Diner Waitress
Jose Chaidez ...
1st Guy in Alley
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2nd Guy in Alley
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Girl in Alley

Directed by

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Brian Cox

Written by

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Brian Cox ... ()

Produced by

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George Moffly ... executive producer
Sudhir Pragjee ... associate producer
Anant Singh ... producer
Sanjeev Singh ... associate producer

Music by

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Lalo Schifrin

Cinematography by

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Nancy Schreiber

Editing by

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Steven Nevius ... (as Steve Nevius)

Editorial Department

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Alicia Brauns ... apprentice editor
Andrew Dickler ... first assistant editor
Karen Dimmig ... first assistant editor
Jennifer Ivory ... post-production coordinator
Paul Janssen ... post-production supervisor
Kimberly Mann ... first assistant editor
Danny Miller ... first assistant editor
Keith Parrish ... color timer
Heather R. Roberts ... apprentice editor (as Heather Rae Roberts)

Casting By

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Christine Sheaks

Production Design by

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Joanne Baker

Costume Design by

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Kelly Zitrick ... (as Kelly L. Zitrick)

Makeup Department

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Constance Hall ... second hair stylist / second makeup artist
Wendy Robin ... hair department head / head makeup artist
Mike Tristano ... special makeup effects artist

Production Management

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Paul Janssen ... post-production supervisor
Taman McCall ... unit manager
Dwayne L. Shattuck ... production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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John Escobar ... second unit director
Ali Goldstone ... second second assistant director
Stephen M. Hearst ... second assistant director
Carter T. Mays ... first assistant director (as Carter Mays)

Art Department

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Sandra Grass ... on-set dresser
Mai Lei Robinson ... on-set dresser
Ken M. Russell ... art department coordinator
Robert Smith ... property master
Jordan Steinberg ... on-set dresser

Sound Department

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David Bach ... sound effects editor
Oliver Barth ... adr editor
Felipe Borrero ... production sound mixer
Sarah Brady ... adr supervisor
John Brasher ... re-recording mixer
Michael Ferdie ... dialogue assistant
George Flores ... boom operator (as George A. Flores)
Marilyn Graf ... adr mixer
Eric Hoeschen ... foley mixer
Marty Hutcherson ... re-recording mixer
Carlos Isais ... machine room assistant
Adriane Marfiak ... sound effects editor
Peggy McAffee ... sound effects editor
Doug Reed ... foley artist / foley editor
Brian Smith ... foley recordist
Walter Spencer ... dialogue editor / production sound editor
Elmo Weber ... sound designer (as L. Mo Weber)
Linda Wehde ... adr assistant

Special Effects by

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Ted Coplen ... pyrotechnician / special effects
Eric Jerstad ... special effects assistant

Stunts

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Rick Barker ... stunts
Dan Bradley ... stunts
John Escobar ... stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department

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David F. Behn ... dolly grip
Eric Betts ... grip
John A. Burke ... first assistant camera
James Elton Davis ... best boy
Aaron J. Galang ... best boy grip (as Aaron Joseph Galang)
Paul R. Johnson ... still photographer
Magdalene Kispal ... still photographer
Jeff Levy ... camera operator: "b" camera / gaffer
Jean-Pierre Marangokis ... grip (as Jean Pierre Marangakis)
Jon Munson ... grip
Alexandre Naufel ... assistant chief lighting technician
Doug Olsen ... best boy grip
Thom Owens ... aerial camera operator
Tyana Parr ... grip
Heather R. Roberts ... first assistant camera: "b" camera (as Heather Rae Roberts) / second assistant camera (as Heather Rae Roberts)
Dylan Rush ... dolly grip
Al Satterwhite ... unit photographer
Robin Tams ... first assistant camera: "b" camera
James Andrew Turpin ... gaffer: Los Angeles / key grip

Casting Department

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Cassandra Kulukundis ... casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department

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Janice Mayeda ... wardrobe supervisor

Location Management

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Gerard Averill ... assistant location manager
Rosemary Fey ... location projectionist

Music Department

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Steve Livingston ... music editor
Alex Steyermark ... music supervisor

Script and Continuity Department

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Shauna Babbs ... script supervisor (as Shana Babbs)
Craig Shaffer ... script editor

Transportation Department

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Jeff Bova ... driver: honeywagon
Robert L. Young ... transportation coordinator (as Robert Loye Young Jr.)

Additional Crew

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Elena R. Barcia ... translator: subtitles
Penelope Bunsen ... production auditor
Mark Cumming ... production assistant (as Mark E. Cumming)
Adolfo Davila ... dialog translator
Barbara L. Decker ... assistant accountant
Ronnie Govender ... production auditor
Morgen Kassel ... dialogue assistant
Suzanne Keilly ... assistant to executive producer
Nicholas Kingston ... assistant production coordinator
Abby Laspia ... production coordinator
Lydia Leon ... dialog translator
Joyce North ... production assistant
Tamara K. Ortiz ... production assistant
Sonja Randall ... production assistant
Laura Mae Sutherland-Bobick ... key set production assistant (as Laura Mae Bobick)
Janet Urban ... production assistant

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Storyline

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Plot Summary

On the run from the law, desperate drug runner Astor and his beautiful prisoner struggle through the savage heat. They are offered a ride by two unsuspecting travelers. Claiming to be illegal aliens looking for a better life in America, Astor and his captive draw the innocent travelers into a dangerous world controlled by the ruthless drug lord El Rojo. Written by Anonymous

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Taglines This time the terror is no mirage. See more »
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Also Known As
  • Showdown in Scorpion Spring (Germany)
  • Dark Journey (Germany)
  • Sta synora tis vias (Greece)
  • Autiomaan vangit (Finland)
  • Uma Cidade Violenta (Brazil)
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Runtime
  • 93 min
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Did You Know?

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Trivia Matthew McConaughey has stated that he did not realize his character spoke Spanish until he got to set on his first day. He said that he hadn't read the script, knew none of his lines, and didn't speak a word of Spanish. McConaughey said it taught him a valuable lesson about preparation for his work. See more »
Movie Connections Referenced in Kristin Scott Thomas/Bruce Springsteen/Stephen Mangan/Mawaan Rizwan/Matthew McConaughey/Sam Smith (2020). See more »
Soundtracks Oh Mi Madre See more »
Quotes Zac Cross: [Snaps] You're a racist bastard!
Denis Brabant: [Snaps back] NO I'M AN EDUCATED BASTARD!
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