A man searches for his missing wife after his car breaks down in the middle of the desert.
Director:
Jonathan Mostow
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kurt Russell | ... | Jeff Taylor | |
| J.T. Walsh | ... | Red Barr | |
| Kathleen Quinlan | ... | Amy Taylor | |
| M.C. Gainey | ... | Earl | |
| Jack Noseworthy | ... | Billy | |
| Rex Linn | ... | Sheriff Boyd | |
| Ritch Brinkley | ... | Al | |
| Moira Sinise | ... | Arleen (as Moira Harris) | |
| Kim Robillard | ... | Deputy Len Carver | |
| Thomas Kopache | ... | Calhoun | |
| Jack McGee | ... | Bartender | |
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Vincent Berry | ... | Deke |
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Helen Duffy | ... | Flo |
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Ancel Cook | ... | Barfly |
| Gene Hartline | ... | Tow Truck Driver | |
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Jeff and Amy Taylor are moving to California and must drive across the country. When they find themselves stranded in the middle of a desert with hardly anyone or anything around, their trip comes to a sudden halt. Amy had taken a ride with a friendly trucker to a small diner to call for help, but after a long time, Jeff becomes worried. He finds that no one in the diner has seen or heard from his wife. When he finds the trucker who gave Amy the ride, the trucker swears he has never seen her. Now Jeff must attempt to find his wife, who has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom. But who can he trust? Written by Anonymous
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A cross-country trip. An unexpected breakdown. The trap has been set. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence/terror and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
2 May 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A félelem országútján See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$36,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$12,307,128, 4 May 1997, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$50,129,186, 17 August 1997Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Jeff Taylor: Is that right?
Earl: 'Course, if you use a CB, you gotta have a handle. I'm thinking for you, "Shit For Brains."
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(1978)
Written by Ben Peters
Performed by Charley Pride
Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment
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Writer and Director Jonathan Mostow got the idea for the film while driving through Las Vegas with his wife. See more »Goofs
Reflected in the Jeep window during the opening sequence. See more »Quotes
Earl: What a man needs out here is a CB radio.Jeff Taylor: Is that right?
Earl: 'Course, if you use a CB, you gotta have a handle. I'm thinking for you, "Shit For Brains."
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Burgers & Fries(1978)
Written by Ben Peters
Performed by Charley Pride
Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment
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This film is really cool. Basically, a man and wife are travelling and fall victim to some very shady people in a cat and mouse game. As the film progresses, we get plenty of things you would expect if you were in this position yourself, like the people at the diner, and the involvement of the police, who politely inform you that they can't help any further after not much has been done. The scene in the police station where Jeffrey is looking at all the missing people made me wonder: 'how many of these people were involved with the trucker?'.
He involves the police but as I say they can't really do much, but he's not really all that concerned with those who suspect he's lying; he's concerned with the people who know he's telling the truth!!
The film also gives you the kind of scenes you need in order to stay interested and 'into it' so to speak, there are great plot twists here and there accompanied by some great acting and very fine action sequences. The scene in the truck with the great M.C Gainey's dialogue about how dumb Jeffrey is raises a lot of questions. The scene in the barn near the end is a real eye opener, when you see all the license plates and items of clothing and so on in boxes hidden in the top of the barn, whose are those? Also when Billy talks briefly about 'that couple in Ohio'. Have they done this thing a lot before?
Truly great film all around, you never get bored and you can rarely guess what will happen next! I must also compliment J.T. Walsh for giving a great performance as Red Barr, and Rex Linn for his great cameo as the police officer. You know how sometimes you start playing with your phone or keep looking at your watch? Oh no, not this time pal! Great acting, great action, great plot, I'm loving it!! 10/10