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Kevin Costner, Anthony Quinn, Madeleine Stowe, Tomas Milian, Sally Kirkland ... see more see more... , Joaquín Martínez , James Gammon , Miguel Ferrer , Jesse Corti , Luis de Icaza , Gerardo "El Chiquilin" Zepeda , John Leguizamo , Joe Santos , Christofer de Oni , Edna Bolkan , Claudio Brook , Alfredo Cienfuegos , Gilberto Compan , Julieta Egurrola , Monica Hernandez , Kathleen Hughes , Pia Karina , Karmin Murcelo , Julian Pastor , Rosa Radjune , Trini Rodriquez , Daniel Rojo , Jorge Pascual Rubio , Mauricio Ruby , Salvador Garcini

Kevin Costner plays an ex-pilot who visits the posh Mexican estate of an old associate (Anthony Quinn) "Tibey" Mendes, for a bit of R & R. Tibey has turned into a very powerful Godfather type who rule... read more read more...s his world and those who touch it. Costner can't help but notice his old friend's incredibly beautiful young wife (Madeleine Stowe) and before long they're involved in some sizzling hoochie-coo at the risk of being discovered by Mendes. Mendes eventually catches on and exacts a painful and cruel punishment on the reclusive lovers caught in their lustful liaison. Costner vows a pay-back and the last part of the movie involves his attempt to achieve it. ~ Rovi

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R, 2 hr. 3 min.

Directed by: Tony Scott

Release Date: February 16, 1990

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DVD Release Date: March 6, 2001

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  • March 14, 2012
    Remember this star vehicle from 1990? No? Well the reason why, except for the high production values and the star power, is because it plays like a Youtube vid making fun of movies like this played straight, the unbelievable happening at every turn. Sleep with a mob boss' beau... read moretiful wife? What could go wrong with that? Isn't there a rerun of Ice Road Truckers on the History channel instead?
  • May 26, 2010
    Apparently, there is no law enforcement in Mexico. or thats what this movie wants me to believe.
  • September 10, 2008
    A tragic love story with an unexpected ending for me.

    I know many find Costner a little cheesy, but I happen to find he has been in some really good films, this one included.

    All in all a pretty decent film.
  • July 28, 2008
    I remember seeing this many years ago & hating it well I just saw it for the second time and it's not that bad, Has some good moments & the music score is beautiful
  • July 26, 2007
    A stylish, compelling , sexy and exciting thriller. A great story of forbidden love, passion and betrayel. Kevin Costner is teriffic. Anthony Quin is powerful. Tony Scott is a master filmmaker.
  • July 12, 2007
    Kevin Costner plays a guy with balls instead of playing a guy who plays with balls!
  • December 27, 2006
    Nasty revenge thriller featuring a miscast Costner who is routinely acted off the screen by Anthony Quinn, and garish direction from Tony Scott. Ugly.
  • December 10, 2006
    An underrated romantic thriller, with strong atmosphere and a sense of doom.
  • January 7, 2011
    Takes a loooooooooooooooooong time to get going, but Madeleine Stowe is hot.
  • January 13, 2008
    This alongside 'True Romance' are my favorites by Tony Scott.

Critic Reviews


Christopher Null
May 10, 2007
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

gritty, tense, and easily worth watching. Full Review

Scott Weinberg
April 2, 2005
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

Narratively stunted but handsomely directed tale of, well, REVENGE!

Nell Minow
June 19, 2003
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

Positively one of the worst movies ever made, though Stowe is, as always, luminously lovely.

Clint Morris
September 17, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole

I'm seeking it for making me sit through this whole thing

Owen Gleiberman
March 27, 2012
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Emanuel Levy
July 6, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Andy Klein
April 28, 2005
Andy Klein, Los Angeles CityBeat

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