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Synopsis: Malcolm Rivers has been convicted as the perpetrator of several murders and is sentenced to death. An eleventh hour defense by his lawyers and psychiatrist that Malcolm is insane based on new evidence has resulted in them meeting with the prosecutors and the judge to discuss if the verdict should be overturned. Meanwhile, on a dark night during a torrential rainstorm in the Nevada desert, a series of chain reaction events results in several people needing to stay at an out of the way motel managed by Larry. They are: ex-cop now limo driver Ed, and his client Caroline, a diva of a once famous actress; quiet adolescent Timmy, his stepfather George, and his mother Alice, who was seriously injured when Ed accidentally ran over her as she watched George change their flat tire; prostitute Paris, who was the unwitting cause of George's flat tire; newlyweds Lou and Ginny, whose marriage is based on a lie; and Police Officer Rhodes, who was en route escorting prisoner Robert to his new institut
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Director(s): James Mangold
Production: Columbia Pictures
  1 win & 11 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.3
Metacritic:
64
Rotten Tomatoes:
62%
R
Year:
2003
90 min
$51,475,962
Website
1,358 Views


-Is she a hooker?

Hey! ls there a back road?

Where do you think the water's going?

You wouldn't get 500 feet.

-How's the woman?

-I don't know. They're in number 4.

I'm sorry. We don't rent rooms

by the hour.

Funny. You still serving food?

Vending machines are around

the corner. Go ahead.

Rooms are 30 bucks in advance with

picture ID. You need one room or two?

Excuse me. I was talking to you.

I'd appreciate it if you looked at me.

Well, I don't like looking at trash.

We're a little stuck here, George.

I don't think we can get out tonight.

-She just keeps shaking.

-She's in shock.

-Let me take a look.

-What?

Let me take a look.

Did your wife pack a sewing kit?

No.

Ginny, wait up.

Six.

At least we got a good number.

-Did you feel that?

-Feel what?

Cold.

Are you the manager?

Yeah.

I'm Officer Rhodes, Corrections.

I'm transporting a prisoner here.

The law gives you the right

to refuse us service...

...but the roads are flooded.

I could use a room.

-It's an emergency.

-You got a radio in that car?

-Who's this?

-Limo driver, had an accident.

I got a lady pretty banged up.

I could use an ambulance.

Four-four-two requesting medical.

Four-four-two requesting medical.

Nothing. It's been like this

for the past hour.

She's losing a lot of blood.

Got a first aid kit?

Band-Aids, that's it.

-How about a needle and thread?

-Maybe in the diner.

I'll get it. Locked up.

Stay dry.

I'll be back with your key.

I'll put you in 1 0.

-Okay, thanks.

-What do you got back there?

Prison transfer.

Maybe when you get him situated,

come to 4 and look at the lady.

-I could use a second opinion.

-Yeah, sure.

Looks like you're f***ed.

Shut up!

-I wish I had beige.

-This is fine.

Would have been better.

I gotta get the officer situated.

Let me know if you need something.

I'll be right back.

Where did you learn to do that?

Pretty much where you're standing.

Hey, is the...?

The little boy, is he all right?

He hasn't said a word

since the accident.

No, no, no. He doesn't talk much

ever since the....

I'm his stepfather.

His father....

Two years ago, he left.

Little temper problem.

Watch your step.

The furniture's for sh*t.

If you're fixing to cuff him to

something, the toilet's bolted down.

Thank you so much

for your assistance.

-It's a good idea. Come on.

-I got stripes

Stripes around my shoulders

And these chains

These chains

They're about to--

Let's go look at that lady.

-You get anyone?

-What?

-Did you get through?

-No, not yet.

Good stitch job.

Pulse is shallow, but steady.

Keep her comfortable.

We should take turns on the radio,

if that's all right.

No, it's not. I can manage.

You gonna arrest me, officer?

What?

How'd you do that?

How'd you know I was a cop?

No sh*t.

Cheetos for dinner, huh?

-That don't seem right.

-You got a better idea?

I worked mess in the service.

Maybe the diner's open. I could--

You got change for a dollar?

I don't know. Let me see.

Here you go.

You got a name?

-Paris.

-Paris, huh?

I'll get it.

Never been.

Well, you ain't going tonight.

Please.

Please be strong.

You see, Timothy and l...

...we need you.

We need you so much.

Lou?

Lou?

You need to tell them, Harry,

that I can't work, I can't perform...

...l can't shine living

in an environment like that.

No, it is not about the money.

It's about the working conditions.

One bar.

One bar.

No bar.

One bar.

Two bars.

Come on. Come on.

Here we go.

There you go. Come on.

Goddamn desert wasteland!

Oh, sh*t! I just had it.

Holy f***.

-Jesus, Mother of God.

-Who is this?

The woman I was driving.

-What the hell are you doing?

-There's something in there.

-Use this, man.

-Thanks.

-Are you a cop?

-I was.

-She was in Room 1 0?

-I am.

-Where's your guy?

-Cuffed to a toilet.

Son of a b*tch.

That was a f***ing drive.

-Gentlemen.

-Your Honor.

Ready, Sharon? Alrighty.

In the matter of Rivers v. Nevada,

for the purposes of--

Judge Taylor, sir, with due respect,

we should wait till my client arrives.

-He has a right to be present.

-He has precious few rights.

He's 24 hours from execution.

But to demonstrate his

mental state, which is the purpose--

His mental state?

His mental state?

Do you know what time it is?

You think I got time for bullshit?

That the justices called me in the

middle of the night to review a case...

...l already sat on, that I already

decided, may make you happy.

But it pisses me off.

When your boy gets here, do what you

want, but in the name of decency...

...state your goddamn case!

Yes, sir.

Somebody get me

a cup of coffee, black.

All right, everybody! Listen up!

There was an incident tonight.

That's police talk for,

"Someone's head got lopped off."

Larry!

-Caroline Suzanne was murdered.

-What?

-Who's Caroline Suzanne?

-The actress I was driving.

And where exactly did that happen?

We don't know, because

we can't find the body.

Not all of it anyway.

-What do you mean, you can't find it?

-Stay calm. Everything will be all right.

Officer Rhodes is outside.

He was transporting a convict.

-Who escaped.

-What are you--?

-Hold on.

-Running free!

Will you shut the f***

up so he can talk?

This is my place, ho!

I'll say what I please!

-It's safe here.

-It is not safe here!

-There's a cop here.

-Yeah, two cops.

Wait. You're a cop?

-I was. Shut up, Larry!

-It's not safe here! I'm not staying--

It's all right. It's okay.

Nothing.

-Is she okay?

-Ginny.

Ginny, will you...?

Stop it. Don't do this right now.

-What are you doing?

-Put your arm around your girlfriend.

-Actually, she's my wife.

-Everybody just stay here.

-Stay in this room.

-Wait! I'm not staying here if he is.

-Yes, you are.

-No, I'm not.

-I'm not.

-All right. Larry?

-Come with us.

-Why?

-You know the place.

-Here's what I know. I'm not a cop.

I don't take orders from

a professional slut!

-F*** you!

-Listen. Just stay here, please.

Keep everybody calm.

He's not gonna get too far.

Not in this!

Rhodes!

What are we chasing here?

Multiple homicide.

I'll go around this way.

Meet you in back.

Is that where you live

full-time? Las Vegas?

-Used to.

-What's that supposed to mean?

It means I don't live there anymore.

Maine!

We'll go see if we can use this one.

We'll go in here.

Since that wasn't a successful

attempt, we'll go in here.

I'll be right out here. It's okay.

I'm gonna stand guard.

Not a worry. I'll be right here.

I'm not going anywhere.

See, his mother usually does this.

Hey, Ginny. So how long

you two been married?

About nine hours. It was

a spur-of-the-moment kind of thing.

Viva Las Vegas, huh, Gin?

-We need to leave!

-I was just talking to her.

Something's happening!

I need to get out of here!

-Ginny! Ginny!

-You don't own me, Lou!

I own what's inside you!

Half, at least.

You don't own any part

of me or my baby!

Then why did I marry you?

-Don't slam the goddamn door on me!

-Hey! Hey!

You guys, just calm down!

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Michael Cooney

Michael Cooney (born 1943, Carmel, California, United States) is an American folk and blues musician who performed in the 1960s folk revival. He is known for his blues performances as well as for performing at, and organizing, many folk festivals. Cooney served on the boards of the Newport Folk Festival and also the National Folk Festival. His albums include The Cheese Stands Alone, Singer of Old Songs, Still Cooney After All These Years, Pure Unsweetened, and Together Again. more…

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