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Joyride (1997)

R 93 min  -  Drama
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To a dumpy motel in an out-of-the-way little town, a mysterious woman, calling herself only Ms. Smith... See full summary »

Director:

Quinton Peeples
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tobey Maguire ...
Amy Hathaway ...
Tanya
Wilson Cruz ...
James
Christina Zilber Christina Zilber ...
Smith (as Christina Naify)
James Karen ...
The Client
Adam West ...
Harold
Benicio Del Toro ...
Steven Gilborn ...
Arthur
J.P. Bumstead J.P. Bumstead ...
Dr. Brewer
Kenn Norman Kenn Norman ...
Sheriff Cork
Judson Mills ...
Redneck Joey
Susan Romick Susan Romick ...
Redneck Joey's Girlfriend
Marc Robinson Marc Robinson ...
Bobby
Julie Rowen Julie Rowen ...
Lisa (as Julie Donatt)
Leslie Bartlett Leslie Bartlett ...
Martina Hirsch
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Storyline

To a dumpy motel in an out-of-the-way little town, a mysterious woman, calling herself only Ms. Smith, comes to stay. Not only is she stunningly lovely, but her big black convertible is a beaut. J.T., the just-out-of-high-school son of the motel's owner, is taken by the car, and in an attempt to liven up his dull life, and possibly to impress Tanya, a hotel guest who flirts with him and wants to be a model, he steals the car, and brings along Tanya and his pal James. What they don't know is that Ms. Smith is a professional killer, and J.T. thinks he can make things work to his advantage when the three of them find a corpse in the trunk of the stolen vehicle... Written by Gary Dickerson <slug@mail.utexas.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Motel | Best Friend | Assassin | Skinny Dipping | Beautiful Woman  | See more »

Taglines:

When life moves too slowly, sometimes you need a diversion or two... See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexuality and strong language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Die Fahrt ins Nirgendwo See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Trillion Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Goofs

Continuity: In the earlier scenes the car is a 1970 Cutlass with factory AM-FM radio, sport steering wheel, and dual hood scoops. When we see the car again in the final scenes it is now a 1971 Cutlass with aftermarket CD player and NO hood scoops. The story we are given that it was repainted does not explain away the fact that it is an entirely different car. See more »

Soundtracks

"Breakdown"
Written by Michael Brook
Published by Momentum Music Ltd.
Performed by Michael Brook
Courtesy of 4AD
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »