Desert Saints
Synopsis
Banks is a hit man, the best, usually working for Latin American drug cartels. He picks up solitary women, uses them briefly for a job, then kills them. He's in the Southwest, headed toward Mexico, when he picks up Bennie, a woman leaving an abusive marriage, going to Paradise, Arizona. The film follows three tracks: Banks's slow recruitment of Bennie, the set-up for the hit at a swank resort in Mexico, and the FBI's close pursuit of Banks, whom they want alive in hopes he'll rat out his bosses. Bennie may not be who she seems, and there may be a chink in Banks's tough-guy armor. Guns, money, and a chance at Paradise.
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Desert Saints - Trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2016-12-12
Top Cast
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Kiefer Sutherland
Arthur Banks
Melora Walters
Bennie Harper
Jamey Sheridan
Agent George Scanlon
Leslie Stefanson
Agent Donna Marbury
Bill Sage
Agent Davis
Keith Diamond
Agent Robinson
Shawn Woods
Larson
Christopher Bersh
Thug in Black
Rachel Ticotin
Dora
Beth Grant
Lou
Alan Gelfant
Byron Sadowski
Brent Roam
Concierge
Zach Chapman
Officer
Buddy Quaid
Gas Station Attendant
Aliza Rajan
Agent McCoy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Greenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Greenberg, Wally Nichols
- Original Score
- Richard Marvin
- Original Title
- Desert Saints
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Sagg Main Productions, City Heat Productions, Prufrock Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Greenberg
Richard Greenberg, Wally Nichols
Richard Marvin
John Newby, Christopher Tufty
John Newby
David Yudain, Nina R. Sadowsky, Meg Ryan, Graham King, Michael Greenberg
Department Leadership Roster
John Newby
Editor
John Newby
Director of Photography
David Yudain
Producer
Richard Marvin
Original Music Composer
Richard Greenberg
Director
Richard Greenberg
Screenplay
Nina R. Sadowsky
Producer
Wally Nichols
Screenplay
Meg Ryan
Producer
Lou Simon
Stunt Coordinator
Alexis Scott
Costume Design
Marc Fisichella
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Saints
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What is Desert Saints about?
Banks is a hit man, the best, usually working for Latin American drug cartels. He picks up solitary women, uses them briefly for a job, then kills them. He's in the Southwest, headed toward Mexico, when he picks up Bennie, a woman leaving an abusive marriage, going to Paradise, Arizona. The film follows three tracks: Banks's slow recruitment of Bennie, the set-up for the hit at a swank resort in Mexico, and the FBI's close pursuit of Banks, whom they want alive in hopes he'll rat out his bosses. Bennie may not be who she seems, and there may be a chink in Banks's tough-guy armor. Guns, money, and a chance at Paradise.
Who directed Desert Saints?
Desert Saints was directed by Richard Greenberg.
Who stars in Desert Saints?
The principal cast of Desert Saints includes Kiefer Sutherland, Melora Walters, Jamey Sheridan, Leslie Stefanson, Bill Sage.
When was Desert Saints released and how long is it?
Desert Saints was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Desert Saints?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Saints was composed by Richard Marvin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Saints?
Desert Saints holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).