White Sands (1992)
Anno di uscita: 1992
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Regista: Roger Donaldson
Writer: Daniel Pyne
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Scott Rudin, William Sackheim
Executive Producer: David Nicksay, Gary Barber, James G. Robinson
Società: Morgan Creek Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Police Film, Political Thriller Film, Suspense Film, Thriller
Budget: 22.000.000
Premi & Simili
Premi: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: desert, fbi, neo-noir, new mexico, sheriff, suitcase full of money
Storia
In the desert of New Mexico, a small-town sheriff discovers a body alongside a suitcase containing $500,000. Seizing the opportunity to improve his dire financial situation, he impersonates the deceased man and keeps the money. However, his decision draws him into an FBI investigation, complicating matters further.
Riassunto
Directed by Roger Donaldson in 1992, 'White Sands' is a neo-noir thriller set against the backdrop of the New Mexican desert. The story follows Sheriff Harlan DeGroff (played by Willem Dafoe) who stumbles upon a suitcase filled with cash and decides to masquerade as the deceased man to claim the fortune. This impulsive decision propels him into a complex web of deceit, corruption, and an FBI probe. The film combines elements of crime drama, suspense, and political intrigue in its exploration of power, greed, and the consequences of one's actions.
