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White Sands (1992)
Release Year: 1992
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Roger Donaldson
Writer: Daniel Pyne
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Morgan Creek Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Police Film, Political Thriller Film, Suspense Film, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: desert, fbi, neo-noir, new mexico, sheriff, suitcase full of money
Story
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.
Summary
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.
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