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Breakdown

1997-05-02 · 93 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Mystery · Thriller · Action

On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker ― who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.

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Directors
Jonathan Mostow
Production companies
Spelling Films, Paramount Pictures, DDL Cinematografica
Countries
United States of America, Italy
Status
Released
Budget
USD 36,000,000
Revenue
USD 50,159,144

Top Cast

Kurt RussellKurt RussellJeff Taylor
J.T. WalshJ.T. WalshWarren 'Red' Barr
Kathleen QuinlanKathleen QuinlanAmy Taylor
M.C. GaineyM.C. GaineyEarl
Jack NoseworthyJack NoseworthyBilly
Rex LinnRex LinnSheriff Boyd
Ritch BrinkleyRitch BrinkleyAl
Moira SiniseMoira SiniseArleen Barr
Kim RobillardKim RobillardDeputy Len Carver
Thomas KopacheThomas KopacheCalhoun
Jack McGeeJack McGeeBartender
Vincent BerryVincent BerryDeke Barr
Helen DuffyFlo
Ancel CookBarfly
Gene HartlineGene HartlineTow Truck Driver
Steve WaddingtonCowboy In Bank
Rick SandersTruck Stop Trucker
AlitzahSpanish Girl (uncredited)
Rick ZieffRick ZieffProducer (uncredited)

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