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Lost Highway (1997)
7.6
Ratings: 7.6/10 from 53,229 users
Metascore:
52/100
Reviews: 422 user | 109 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com
After a bizarre encounter at a party, a jazz saxophonist is framed for the murder of his wife and sent to prison, where he inexplicably morphs into a young mechanic and begins leading a new life. Director:David Lynch |
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John Roselius | ... | |
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Louis Eppolito | ... |
Ed
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Jenna Maetlind | ... |
Party Girl
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| Robert Blake | ... | ||
| Henry Rollins | ... | ||
| Michael Shamus Wiles | ... |
Guard Mike
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Mink Stole | ... |
Forewoman
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Leonard Termo | ... |
Judge
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| Ivory Ocean | ... |
Guard Ivory
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David Byrd | ... | |
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Gene Ross | ... |
Warden Clements
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Storyline
Fred Madison, a saxophonist, is accused under mysterious circumstances of murdering his wife Renee. On death row, he inexplicably morphs into a young man named Pete Dayton, leading a completely different life. When Pete is released, his and Fred's paths begin to cross in a surreal, suspenseful web of intrigue, orchestrated by a shady gangster boss named Dick Laurent. Written by <jdean@gslink.net>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for bizarre violent and sexual content, and for strong language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Carretera perdida See more »Filming Locations:
Amargosa Hotel & Opera House, Death Valley Junction, Death Valley National Park, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$212,710 (USA) (23 February 1997) (12 Screens)Gross:
$3,796,699 (USA) (20 April 1997)Company Credits
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Dolby DigitalColor:
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2.35 : 1
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[Fred dials the number and the Mystery Man answers]
Mystery Man: [over the phone] I told you I was here.
Fred Madison: [amused] How'd you do that?
Mystery Man: Ask me.
[Fred's facial expression turns from amused to serious as he's clearly rembering the anonymous video tapes]
Fred Madison: [angrily into the phone] How did you get inside my house?
Mystery Man: [voice] You invited me. It is not my custom to go where I am not wanted.
Fred Madison: [into the phone] Who are you?
[Both Mystery Men laugh mechanically]
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Written, Arranged, Produced, Performed and Mixed by Trent Reznor
Leaving Hope Music/TVT Music (ASCAP)
Additional Production by Peter Christopherson
Additional Guitars by Danny Lohner, Assisted by Brian Pollack
Courtesy of Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records See more »
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This was the last on screen performance by Jack Nance. He died one month before the film was released. See more »Quotes
Mystery Man: Call Me. Dial your number. Go ahead.[Fred dials the number and the Mystery Man answers]
Mystery Man: [over the phone] I told you I was here.
Fred Madison: [amused] How'd you do that?
Mystery Man: Ask me.
[Fred's facial expression turns from amused to serious as he's clearly rembering the anonymous video tapes]
Fred Madison: [angrily into the phone] How did you get inside my house?
Mystery Man: [voice] You invited me. It is not my custom to go where I am not wanted.
Fred Madison: [into the phone] Who are you?
[Both Mystery Men laugh mechanically]
[...]
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A Real Trooper-Guadalupe Hurst See more »Soundtracks
"Driving Theme"Written, Arranged, Produced, Performed and Mixed by Trent Reznor
Leaving Hope Music/TVT Music (ASCAP)
Additional Production by Peter Christopherson
Additional Guitars by Danny Lohner, Assisted by Brian Pollack
Courtesy of Nothing/TVT/Interscope Records See more »
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