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Hot Tamale

  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.3K
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Jason Priestley, Carmen Electra, Randy Spelling, Mike Starr, and Diora Baird in Hot Tamale (2006)
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A road trip to Los Angeles inadvertently leads a young man from Wyoming into a wild maze of psychotic hit-men, racy women, jewel thieves and a salsa band.A road trip to Los Angeles inadvertently leads a young man from Wyoming into a wild maze of psychotic hit-men, racy women, jewel thieves and a salsa band.A road trip to Los Angeles inadvertently leads a young man from Wyoming into a wild maze of psychotic hit-men, racy women, jewel thieves and a salsa band.

  • Director
    • Michael Damian
  • Writers
    • Janeen Damian
    • Michael Damian
  • Stars
    • John Hayden
    • Richard Riehle
    • Harland Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Damian
    • Writers
      • Janeen Damian
      • Michael Damian
    • Stars
      • John Hayden
      • Richard Riehle
      • Harland Williams
    • 11User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    John Hayden
    John Hayden
    • Buc Woodriff
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Sheriff Pinkham
    Harland Williams
    Harland Williams
    • Deputy Moseby
    Daniel Toscano
    • Curtis Goodwin
    James Best
    James Best
    • Hank Larson
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Dori Woodriff
    Randy Spelling
    Randy Spelling
    • Harlan Woodriff
    Christian Boewe
    • Young Harlan
    Matt Cedeño
    Matt Cedeño
    • Caesar Lopez
    Kristen Caldwell
    • Bitsy
    Sandy Martin
    Sandy Martin
    • Ed the Diner Cook
    Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley
    • Jude
    Mike Starr
    Mike Starr
    • Al
    Sean Blakemore
    Sean Blakemore
    • Dewayne Longfellow
    Kevin Glikmann
    Kevin Glikmann
    • Homeless Guy
    Diora Baird
    Diora Baird
    • Tuesday Blackwell
    Stephen Monroe Taylor
    Stephen Monroe Taylor
    • Noel
    Jon Huertas
    Jon Huertas
    • Alex
    • Director
      • Michael Damian
    • Writers
      • Janeen Damian
      • Michael Damian
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    User reviews11

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    6kosmasp

    Nice little movie

    It's obvious from the start, that this movie does not have a big budget or anything near a decent set designer for that matter. But that shouldn't be too much of a problem (unless you expect otherwise, which you shouldn't). The sets are quite alright for a movie this size, the acting is spot on for the purpose of the movie and the story moves along quite nice.

    While at times it seems to drift into complete idiocy, it still never loses too much of it's charm. And this has not only to do with the fact, that the lovely and sexy Diona Baird has a relatively big part in the movie. It's the ensemble and it works quite fine, if you allow yourself to enjoy it.
    10erictyler123

    High Marks For This Hot Indie

    This is a superb example of film-making by a really talented writer/director, Michael Damian. Great story line with super casting. This film comes off way beyond it's limited budget. Jason Priestly's cameo performance is great. Mike Starr is his usual bad self. The music in the film is really exceptional. There is a very hot love scene with Diora Baird whose star is just about to take off. Randy Spelling does a superb job in the lead role - very well cast and believable. The supporting cast is awesome right down to Sandy Martin's cameo (the Grandma from Napoleon Dynamite). I saw it at the Newport Beach Film Festival and the house was packed and the energy was high - lots of laughs. This is a great film that sadly not enough people will see - so check it out!
    7duggies70

    Taco's over pizza!

    I have to say I really liked it. There's plenty of plot holes and other issues. But, first and foremost, it's entertaining. You have compassion for the plight of the antagonist, and love the supporting cast. A kid from Wyoming joining a Salsa Band in Los Angeles has to be one of the most unique ideas I've seen in a long time. I'm more a punk rock guy, but it has me toe tapping by the end. A splendid job of casting, everyone looked like they were enthusiastic about their parts.

    There were only 10 minutes left of the movie and it seemed like it had just started. The pacing was good, the scenery fit the mood, it was just a good time.

    I do think tacos have replaced pizza! When was the last time you made a pizza at home...
    8finkchef

    Great addition to your DVD collection

    Got a chance to buy this DVD after hearing about it from a friend, and I would highly recommend it.

    This is not your typical, big budget Hollywood movie, and in this case that's a good thing.

    I'm a big fan of movies like Pulp Fiction, Sin City, Snatch, and Reservoir Dogs, and while this movie leans a bit more to the comedy side than the movies above, I would put it in a similar category.

    Mike Starr and the extremely hot Diora Baird deliver great performances and really made this movie worth picking up for me. While the star is Randy Spelling, these two actors shine and are a joy to watch in every scene and really made the movie worthwhile.

    If you are looking for a crime movie a bit on the indie side to pick up, or are just tired of the same old movies, this is worth your time.
    10glfordman

    Hot, fun, and entertaining

    Saw the movie in Newport Beach at the film festival. The crowd was high energy, the movie was fast paced and fun, the sex scene was hot, and the music was great. Randy Spelling did a great job. Diora Baird was hot and sexy. The interplay between characters was fun to watch. The ending was somewhat predictable, but clever. This was a fun, entertaining film that will appeal to many audiences. Excellent cinematography, nice special effects. The after party was incredible, including the band from the film performing live. See this film, it was definitely worthwhile. Congratulations to cast, crew, writers and directors for a job well done.

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    • Goofs
      Buck Woodriff's frozen corpse is clearly breathing.
    • Quotes

      Harlan Woodriff: [refering to Tuesday's underwear] These are giving me traumatic childhood flashbacks.

      Tuesday Blackwell: Why?

      Harlan Woodriff: Camoflage. I have to take them off.

      Tuesday Blackwell: Go for it.

    • Connections
      References Sesame Street (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      Au Natural
      Performed by Royalush featuring Diora Baird

      During sex scene

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    • Release date
      • April 23, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hot Tamale (Al rojo vivo)
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Riviera Films
      • Hot Tamale Productions LLC
      • Orchard Park Productions LLC
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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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