A Town Has Turned to Dust
1998 · 90 min · ★ 4.1 · Thriller, Science Fiction
In a futuristic desert hamlet, a ruthless town boss lynches a falsely accused Native American teen, setting the stage for revolt and a clash with a troubled, drunken sheriff.
Directed by Rob Nilsson · Written by Rod Serling
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Stephen Lang Sheriff Harvey Denton -
Ron Perlman Jerry Paul -
Gabriel Olds Hannify, Reporter from New Angeles -
Judy Collins Ree - B Barbara Jane Reams Maya Paul, Jerry's Wife
- F Frankie Avina Tooth, Tommy's Brother
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Zahn McClarnon Tommy Tall Bear - M Mike Holona Ike, Bear Clan Member
- J Jim Christian Chuck Jenkins
- S Scott Wilkinson Wavey Flagg, the Bartender
- D Darryl Peterson Pig Iron, Paul's Goon
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