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U Turn (1997)

“Sex. Murder. Betrayal. Everything that makes life worth living.”

6.6/10 · 850 votes 2h 5m r ThrillerRomanceDramaCrime

#55 of 113 films from 1997 #1058 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Oliver Stone · Written by John Ridley

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Overview

When a desperate man’s car breaks down in a bizarre desert town while evading vengeful bookies, he becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle. Caught between a married couple, he’s faced with deadly contracts to kill them both.

Cast

Sean Pennas Bobby Cooper
Nick Nolteas Jake McKenna
Jennifer Lopezas Grace McKenna
Joaquin Phoenixas Toby N. Tucker
Claire Danesas Jenny
Powers Bootheas Sheriff Virgil Potter
Billy Bob Thorntonas Darrell
Jon Voightas Blind Man
Abraham Benrubias Biker #1
Richard Rutowskias Biker #2
Aida Linaresas Jamilla
Sean Stoneas Boy in Grocery Store
Ilia Volokas Sergi
Brent Briscoeas Boyd

Facts

Release dateOctober 3, 1997
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) — longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$19,000,000
Box office$6,682,098 (0.4× budget)
IMDbtt0120399

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Questions

How long is U Turn?
U Turn runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is U Turn worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 850 votes, which places it #55 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 52%) and #1058 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed U Turn?
U Turn was directed by Oliver Stone. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Platoon (1986), JFK (1991), Wall Street (1987).
Who stars in U Turn?
Sean Penn as Bobby Cooper; Nick Nolte as Jake McKenna; Jennifer Lopez as Grace McKenna; Joaquin Phoenix as Toby N. Tucker; Claire Danes as Jenny; Powers Boothe as Sheriff Virgil Potter.
What is U Turn rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for U Turn?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5007.

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