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Feature film — 1997

Breakdown (1997)

7.01h 33mCrime — Mystery — Thriller — Action — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 1,184 votes.

Spelling Films / Paramount Pictures / DDL Cinematografica

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Director: Jonathan Mostow

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Cast & crew

Kurt Russell as Jeff Taylor

Kurt Russell

Jeff Taylor

J.T. Walsh as Warren 'Red' Barr

J.T. Walsh

Warren 'Red' Barr

Kathleen Quinlan as Amy Taylor

Kathleen Quinlan

Amy Taylor

M.C. Gainey as Earl

M.C. Gainey

Earl

Jack Noseworthy as Billy

Jack Noseworthy

Billy

Rex Linn as Sheriff Boyd

Rex Linn

Sheriff Boyd

Ritch Brinkley as Al

Ritch Brinkley

Al

Moira Sinise as Arleen Barr

Moira Sinise

Arleen Barr

Kim Robillard as Deputy Len Carver

Kim Robillard

Deputy Len Carver

Thomas Kopache as Calhoun

Thomas Kopache

Calhoun

Jack McGee as Bartender

Jack McGee

Bartender

Vincent Berry as Deke Barr

Vincent Berry

Deke Barr

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