The Hot Spot
“Sex is never safe. It’s dangerous.”
Synopsis
Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.
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The Hot Spot (1990) - New Trailer [Radiance #13]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-31
Top Cast
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Don Johnson
Harry Madox
Virginia Madsen
Dolly Harshaw
Jennifer Connelly
Gloria Harper
Charles Martin Smith
Lon Gulick
William Sadler
Frank Sutton
Jerry Hardin
George Harshaw
Barry Corbin
Sheriff
Leon Rippy
Deputy Tate
Jack Nance
Julian Ward
Virgil Frye
Deputy Buck
John Hawker
Uncle Mort
Margaret Bowman
Woman at Gas Station
Debra Cole
Irene Davey
Karen Culley
Cowgirl
Cody Haynes
Cowboy
George Haynes
Mr. Haynes
James N. Harrell
Elderly Man (as James Harrell)
Edith Mills
Elderly Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysJanuary 6, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 6, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 14, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Williams, Nona Tyson
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- The Hot Spot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Arnold Kopelson Productions, Kopelson Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Hopper
Charles Williams, Nona Tyson
Jack Nitzsche
Ueli Steiger, Gregory Lundsgaard
Wende Phifer Mate
Paul Lewis, Stephen Ujlaki, Bill Gavin, Derek Power
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Hopper
Director
Paul Lewis
Producer
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Charles Williams
Screenplay
Nona Tyson
Screenplay
Ueli Steiger
Director of Photography
Mary Kay Stolz
Costume Design
Cary White
Production Design
Wende Phifer Mate
Editor
Eddy Donno
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hot Spot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hot Spot about?
Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.
Who directed The Hot Spot?
The Hot Spot was directed by Dennis Hopper.
Who stars in The Hot Spot?
The principal cast of The Hot Spot includes Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, Jennifer Connelly, Charles Martin Smith, William Sadler.
When was The Hot Spot released and how long is it?
The Hot Spot was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
How much did The Hot Spot make at the box office?
The Hot Spot grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Hot Spot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hot Spot was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
Is The Hot Spot based on a book or true story?
The Hot Spot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Williams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hot Spot?
The Hot Spot holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).