That's what the brutal, lying, racist and completely hateful Paris Trout (Dennis Hopper) barks at his wife, Barbara Hershey, aghast at the hate crime that Hopper has committed against a black family, all because the young black man he loaned money for a car to needs money to repair it after an accident that he did not cause. Hopper demands loyalty that he doesn't deserve, having brutally shot the sister and niece. They lie together in a field, preparing to die, but the little girl manages to live another couple of days, leading to Hopper needing a lawyer, brought up on charges. The mother (Tina Lifford) surprisingly survives but continues to reside in the nightmare of those memories.
It's obvious that the court appointed Ed Harris absolutely despises his client, and the time is desperate for Hershey who fears her unjailed husband after he violates her in the most disgusting manner for showing up to the funeral. A bond grows between Hershey and Harris as the obviously psychotic Hopper becomes all the more sickening.
The performances are spectacular with Hopper frightening in every way, having no conscience as he murder for no reason and vows revenge for what he considers betrayal. His racism is just one aspect of how vile he is, and Hopper leaves no element uncovered in exposing this monster for the living, walking and breathing demon he is. Hershey is strong and vulnerable, and Harris gives every indication in his defense that while he has to defend Hopper, he'd like to see him end up locked away. Hard to stomach for how awful the actions are, but quite an important film, and a must for students of social injustice.
It's obvious that the court appointed Ed Harris absolutely despises his client, and the time is desperate for Hershey who fears her unjailed husband after he violates her in the most disgusting manner for showing up to the funeral. A bond grows between Hershey and Harris as the obviously psychotic Hopper becomes all the more sickening.
The performances are spectacular with Hopper frightening in every way, having no conscience as he murder for no reason and vows revenge for what he considers betrayal. His racism is just one aspect of how vile he is, and Hopper leaves no element uncovered in exposing this monster for the living, walking and breathing demon he is. Hershey is strong and vulnerable, and Harris gives every indication in his defense that while he has to defend Hopper, he'd like to see him end up locked away. Hard to stomach for how awful the actions are, but quite an important film, and a must for students of social injustice.