The Salton Sea (2002)
If you're looking for the truth, you've come to the wrong place.
After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn", becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns.
Director: D.J. Caruso
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: February 12, 2002
Cast
- Val Kilmer - Tom Van Allen | Danny Parker
- Vincent D'Onofrio - Pooh-Bear
- Adam Goldberg - Kujo
- Luis Guzmán - Quincy
- Doug Hutchison - Gus Morgan
- Anthony LaPaglia - Al Garcetti
- Glenn Plummer - Bobby
- Peter Sarsgaard - Jimmy the Finn
- Deborah Kara Unger - Colette
- Chandra West - Liz
Screenplay
- Tony Gayton (Screenplay)
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Amir Mokri
Editing: Jim Page
Production: Humble Journey Films, Castle Rock Entertainment, Darkwoods Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry
Keywords
california, dual identity, identity, detective, junkie, jazz singer or musician, drug scene, flashback, murder, police corruption, neo-noir, death of wife, drug deal, methamphetamine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Salton Sea about?
- After the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn", becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns.
- Who directed The Salton Sea?
- The Salton Sea was directed by D.J. Caruso.
- Who stars in The Salton Sea?
- The Salton Sea stars Val Kilmer, Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Goldberg, Luis Guzmán, Doug Hutchison, Anthony LaPaglia.
- How long is The Salton Sea?
- The Salton Sea has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Salton Sea?
- The Salton Sea is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Salton Sea?
- The Salton Sea had a budget of $18M.
- How much did The Salton Sea gross?
- The Salton Sea grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was The Salton Sea produced?
- The Salton Sea was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Salton Sea?
- The themes of The Salton Sea include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry.