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The Hot Spot (1990)

“Safe is never sex. It’s dangerous.”

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Plot

In the sweltering heat of a small Texas town, a mysterious drifter named Harry Madox saunters in, his destiny intertwined with the dusty streets and their denizens. He lands a job as a used car salesman at a dealership run by the somewhat shady George Harshaw, and takes up residence in a local hotel. As fate would have it, Harry's keen observation skills lead him to notice the town's bank alarmingly unguarded during a significant fire. The wheels of temptation start turning, and he hatches an ingenious plan to rob the bank, using a carefully crafted distraction. However, the intrigue doesn't end there. The sultry Dolly Harshaw, George's insatiable wife, sets her sights on the handsome newcomer and lures him into a torrid affair. When the bank heist puts Harry in the crosshairs of the law, Dolly provides him an alibi, only to later blackmail him into continuing their illicit liaison. But Harry's heart is stolen not by the cunning Dolly, but by the demure Gloria Harper, the dealership's accountant with secrets of her own. As Harry delves deeper into Gloria's life, he discovers she's being blackmailed by the vile Frank Sutton. Caught in a web of deceit, passion, and crime, Harry must navigate treacherous waters to protect Gloria, evade Dolly's manipulative clutches, and escape the aftermath of his daring heist. 'The Hot Spot' is a simmering tale of desire, deception, and the desperate measures taken in the name of love and survival.

Where to watch The Hot Spot?

The Hot Spot is a crime movie featuring Don Johnson.

The Hot Spot is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Pluto TV, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.