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Truth or Consequences, N.M.

  • 19971997
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  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Kiefer Sutherland, Vincent Gallo, Kim Dickens, and Mykelti Williamson in Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997)
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A group of crooks, an ex con, his friend and a gun crazy gangster plan a drug heist, but not everything goes as planned.A group of crooks, an ex con, his friend and a gun crazy gangster plan a drug heist, but not everything goes as planned.A group of crooks, an ex con, his friend and a gun crazy gangster plan a drug heist, but not everything goes as planned.

IMDb RATING
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4.9K
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  • Director
    • Kiefer Sutherland
  • Writer
    • Brad Mirman
  • Stars
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Kim Dickens
    • Vincent Gallo
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  • Director
    • Kiefer Sutherland
  • Writer
    • Brad Mirman
  • Stars
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Kim Dickens
    • Vincent Gallo
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    • 42User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    Kiefer Sutherland in Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997)
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    Kiefer Sutherland, Vincent Gallo, Kevin Pollak, Kim Dickens, and Mykelti Williamson in Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997)
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    Top cast

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    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • Curtis Freleyas Curtis Freley
    Kim Dickens
    Kim Dickens
    • Addy Monroeas Addy Monroe
    Vincent Gallo
    Vincent Gallo
    • Raymond Lembeckeas Raymond Lembecke
    Mykelti Williamson
    Mykelti Williamson
    • Marcus Weansas Marcus Weans
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Gordon Jacobsonas Gordon Jacobson
    Grace Phillips
    • Donna Morelandas Donna Moreland
    James McDaniel
    James McDaniel
    • Frank Thompsonas Frank Thompson
    Rick Rossovich
    Rick Rossovich
    • Robert Boylanas Robert Boylan
    John C. McGinley
    John C. McGinley
    • Eddie Grilloas Eddie Grillo
    Max Perlich
    Max Perlich
    • Wayneas Wayne
    Rod Steiger
    Rod Steiger
    • Tony Vagoas Tony Vago
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Siras Sir
    Scott Christopher
    Scott Christopher
    • Frank Pearsonas Frank Pearson
    Steve O'Neill
    Steve O'Neill
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Police Lieutenantas Police Lieutenant
    Richard Clark
    • Don Severtas Don Severt
    Mark Lonow
    Mark Lonow
    • Alan Gryderas Alan Gryder
    Jason Rodriquez
    • Sir Man #1as Sir Man #1
    • Director
      • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Writer
      • Brad Mirman
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    Storyline

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    Each going into the situation with a different motive, criminal associates Raymond Lembecke, Curtis Freley - the volatile one who can easily turn to violence if things aren't going his way - and Marcus Weans, and Raymond's girlfriend Addy Monroe are planning on stealing a large stash of drugs from dealer Eddie Grillo, and going to Las Vegas to sell them to drug kingpin Tony Vago. Raymond's motivation is payback as he served two years in prison without talking in taking the fall for Eddie, who showed his "appreciation" in return by giving Raymond a low level, menial job upon his release. While they are able to steal the drugs, the plan doesn't go off without a hitch, they knowing that the authorities, most likely including the DEA, subsequently after them. Although they need to work out details as they go along, they add a coda to the plan, namely to cross the border into Mexico to live after all is said and done. One of those details is feeling like they need to kidnap a couple they encounter, straight-laced Gordon Jacobson and Donna Moreland, who they hold hostage instead of Curtis' preferred alternative of killing them. However, not all is as it appears on the surface with this now collective of six, those unknowns which factor into what happens with them. As they proceed, they also come to the realization that they face obstacles of Eddie's bosses, who are much more forthright in getting what they want without an "or else". —Huggo
    • neo noir
    • directed by star
    • ex convict
    • drugs
    • robbery
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      • Life's a Bitch. Why Behave?
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for substantial amount of strong violence, and for sex, language and drug use
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      No filming ever took place in the actual city of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
    • Goofs
      A shot is flipped when the group set out for Vegas to see Tony Vago (both the steering wheel and the car are on the "other" side).
    • Quotes

      Curtis: I don't know why everybody's yelling at me. I thought it went pretty well.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Breakdown/Warriors of Virtue/Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery/Truth or Consequences/Commandments (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Heaven's Last Attempt
      Written and Performed by Jude Cole

      Re-mixed by Roger Sommers

      Courtesy of Island Records, Inc.

      by arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews42

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    Top review
    7/10
    Harshly Criticized But Entertaining Enough
    Somewhat underrated, if derivative, this first time Directorial effort from the slightly off-center Actor, who will, for at least the foreseeable future be associated with the extremely popular TV Series 24, is a not that bad Crime/Road Movie.

    There are some glaring ineffectiveness here and there, mostly coming from the badly written Pulpy Dialog. Some of the Pop Culture references and the extended talky Scenes come off as embarrassing rather than insightful. The "Stockholm Syndrome" element is also played out with some unbelievable and forced developments.

    But there are some interesting Characters, the least of which is the DEA infiltrator overacted and annoying, that are engaging enough. The Violence is gritty if over stylized, and is attractive Action Movie stuff with guns blazing and squibs squibbing.

    Another weakness is the God-Awful Music, from the sappy slow Ballads to the Road Music, it is badly selected and intrusive. Overall though, this delivers enough Gangster stuff to be Entertaining and should have a more accepting approval than it does from Critics and intolerable nit-pickers.
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    • LeonLouisRicci
    • Jul 16, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 2, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vur ve Kaç
    • Filming locations
      • St. George, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Higgins-Messick-Wayne
      • Ink Slinger Productions
      • Triumph Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $109,261
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,528
      • May 4, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $134,831
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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