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6.2/10
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In the late 1800s, a fanatical religious leader, a renegade Sheriff, and a former prostitute collide in a blood triangle on the rugged plains of the New Mexico Territory.In the late 1800s, a fanatical religious leader, a renegade Sheriff, and a former prostitute collide in a blood triangle on the rugged plains of the New Mexico Territory.In the late 1800s, a fanatical religious leader, a renegade Sheriff, and a former prostitute collide in a blood triangle on the rugged plains of the New Mexico Territory.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
- Directors
- Logan Miller
- Noah Miller(uncredited)
- Writers
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- TriviaDuring the scene where Prophet Josiah (Jason Isaacs) is walking into church followed by the others to give mass after being confronted by Miguel (Eduardo Noriega) about his sheep. The suns actual lighting coming in through the entrance of the Chapel created the natural rays coming through the doors. The crew got lucky when filming the shot and hurried to start rolling the cameras to capture the actors walking in front of the sunset for the beautiful, natural lighting.
- GoofsTucumcari was founded as a railroad town in 1901 as "Ragtown" and was re-named "Tucumcari" in 1908. The story is obviously not set in 1908.
- Quotes
Sheriff Jackson: You have been officially relieved of your duties.
Kingfisher: By what authority?
Sheriff Jackson: The governor.
Kingfisher: Well, I've done nothin'.
Sheriff Jackson: Well, at least you know why I'm here.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Real Time with Bill Maher: Quentin Tarantino/Max Brooks/Dan Carlin (2021)
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"I apologize for digging you up"
SWEETWATER is a nicely-done noirish parody of the old spaghetti western. Plot-wise, it's rather predictable, without many big surprises, but it keeps your attention and incorporates steady humor without turning into a complete slapstick joke. Best of all are the very colorful cast of characters: Crazy charlatan cult leader; beautiful, now-married former prostitute who's out to settle down and lead a quiet, simple life; unstable yet nobly maverick sheriff; perverted clothier; and a whole bunch of sheep who contribute a great deal to the story (really, they do).
Intelligently simple entertainment--nothing to be taken too seriously. Great performances by Ed Harris (sheriff) and January Jones (former prostitute).
Intelligently simple entertainment--nothing to be taken too seriously. Great performances by Ed Harris (sheriff) and January Jones (former prostitute).
- doug_park2001
- Jan 3, 2014
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Box office
- Budget
- $7,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,147
- Gross worldwide
- $6,147
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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