White Sands
"The most dangerous way to solve a murder... become the victim."
Originally released in 1992. White Sands is a crime/thriller film. directed by Roger Donaldson.
Starring Willem Dafoe, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Mickey Rourke
Synopsis
A small southwestern town sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and $500,000. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an FBI investigation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (173 votes)
Budget
$22M
Production budget
Box Office
$9M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Willem Dafoe
as Deputy Sheriff Ray Dolezal
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Lane Bodine
Mickey Rourke
as Gorman Lennox
Samuel L. Jackson
as Greg Meeker
M. Emmet Walsh
as Bert Gibson
James Rebhorn
as FBI Agent Flynn
Maura Tierney
as Noreen
Beth Grant
as Roz Kincaid
Alexander Nicksay
as Ben Dolezal
Fredrick Lopez
as Delmar Blackwater
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $22,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,011,574
Production Companies
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Sands about?
A small southwestern town sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and $500,000. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an FBI investigation.
Who directed White Sands?
White Sands was directed by Roger Donaldson.
How long is White Sands?
White Sands has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was White Sands released?
White Sands was released on April 24, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Sands?
The main cast of White Sands includes Willem Dafoe, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson, M. Emmet Walsh.
Is White Sands worth watching?
White Sands has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 173 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.