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1997-10-31 · 118 min · ★ 6.0
After FBI agent Frank Lacrosse believes his son was kidnapped by a notorious serial killer, he travels to Amarillo, Texas, where he believes the murderer is in hiding. Although officially taken off the case because of its personal significance to him, Frank continues to pursue the killer, causing concern for local sheriff Buck Olmstead. When another victim pops up at a nearby car garage, Frank knows that he is as close as he'll ever be to tracking down the elusive killer.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jeb Stuart
- Production companies
- Rysher Entertainment, Pacific Western, Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 37,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 6,482,195
Top Cast
Dennis QuaidFBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse
Danny GloverBob Goodall
R. Lee ErmeySheriff Buck Olmstead
Jared LetoLane Dixon
Ted LevineDeputy Nate Booker
William FichtnerChief Jack McGinnis
Walton GogginsBud (Deputy)
Kevin CooneyFBI SAC Grant Montgomery
Leo BurmesterClyde 'Shorty' Callahan
Merle KennedyBetty (Store Clerk)
Julio Oscar MechosoAtty. Jorge Martinez
Claudia StedelinBabysitter (Missy)
Brent HinkleyMan on Porch ('Tom Billingham')
Ted MarklandBartender
Gregory Scott CumminsRick [Miner's Bar]Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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