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Breakdown

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
55K
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POPULARITY
3,418
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Kathleen Quinlan and Kurt Russell in Breakdown (1997)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A man searches for his missing wife after his car breaks down in the middle of the desert.A man searches for his missing wife after his car breaks down in the middle of the desert.A man searches for his missing wife after his car breaks down in the middle of the desert.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
55K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,418
26
  • Director
    • Jonathan Mostow
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Mostow(story)
    • Sam Montgomery(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • J.T. Walsh
    • Kathleen Quinlan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonathan Mostow
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Mostow(story)
    • Sam Montgomery(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • J.T. Walsh
    • Kathleen Quinlan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 305User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Photos214

    Jonathan Mostow in Breakdown (1997)
    Kurt Russell in Breakdown (1997)
    Kurt Russell in Breakdown (1997)
    Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, and Rex Linn in Breakdown (1997)
    Kathleen Quinlan and Kurt Russell in Breakdown (1997)
    Kathleen Quinlan and Kurt Russell in Breakdown (1997)
    Kurt Russell and J.T. Walsh in Breakdown (1997)
    Kathleen Quinlan in Breakdown (1997)
    Kurt Russell and J.T. Walsh in Breakdown (1997)
    Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, and Rex Linn in Breakdown (1997)
    Kurt Russell in Breakdown (1997)
    Kurt Russell in Breakdown (1997)

    Top cast

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    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Jeff Tayloras Jeff Taylor
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Red Barras Red Barr
    Kathleen Quinlan
    Kathleen Quinlan
    • Amy Tayloras Amy Taylor
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Earlas Earl
    Jack Noseworthy
    Jack Noseworthy
    • Billyas Billy
    Rex Linn
    Rex Linn
    • Sheriff Boydas Sheriff Boyd
    Ritch Brinkley
    Ritch Brinkley
    • Alas Al
    Moira Sinise
    Moira Sinise
    • Arleenas Arleen
    • (as Moira Harris)
    Kim Robillard
    Kim Robillard
    • Deputy Len Carveras Deputy Len Carver
    Thomas Kopache
    Thomas Kopache
    • Calhounas Calhoun
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Vincent Berry
    • Dekeas Deke
    Helen Duffy
    • Floas Flo
    Ancel Cook
    • Barflyas Barfly
    Gene Hartline
    Gene Hartline
    • Tow Truck Driveras Tow Truck Driver
    Steve Waddington
    • Cowboy In Bankas Cowboy In Bank
    Rick Sanders
    • Truck Stop Truckeras Truck Stop Trucker
    Alitzah
    Alitzah
    • Spanish Girlas Spanish Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jonathan Mostow
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Mostow(story) (screenplay)
      • Sam Montgomery(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Red (J.T. Walsh) says to Jeff (Kurt Russell): "49 minutes, Jeff. Time to get the show on the road." - it is exactly 49 minutes until the end of the movie.
    • Goofs
      In the final chase sequence, the pickup truck is repeatedly rammed from behind, yet shows no damage when stopped on the bridge.
    • Quotes

      Jeff: Give me the key.

      Red: Mister...

      Jeff: Don't "mister" me you son of a bitch. My wife is locked up in a hole in your fucking barn, and if you don't give me the key, I'm gonna blow your fucking head off!

    • Alternate versions
      The film originally had a prologue added at the behest of the producers showing Kurt Russell's character as a cameraman in a war zone. He witnesses the death of a young girl and this prompts the cross country trip with his wife to start a new job. Director Jonathan Mostow did not like the opening and asked Paramount to test screen one version with the prologue and one without. After the screenings, the studio executives agreed with Mostow and opted to remove the prologue.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Breakdown/Warriors of Virtue/Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery/Truth or Consequences/Commandments (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Burgers & Fries
      (1978)
      Written by Ben Peters
      Performed by Charley Pride
      Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment

    User reviews305

    Review
    Top review
    one word-WOW
    This is great! The action and intensity never let up for a second. Kurt Russell gives a riveting performance as the hero in search of his missing wife, and JT Walsh is a fine bad guy.

    You will keep yourself on the edge of your seat the entire time and will not want to turn it off, even at the end. It's that good. I promise.

    If you like intensity and good movies, rent this one. You will not regret it.

    *** out of ****
    helpful•59
    14
    • mattkratz
    • Feb 27, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 2, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hành Trình Bí Ẩn
    • Filming locations
      • 240 St E, Lancaster, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dino De Laurentiis Company
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Spelling Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $36,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,159,144
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,307,128
      • May 4, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,159,144
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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