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Breakdown (1997)
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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.
Cast
Kurt Russellas Jeff Taylor
J.T. Walshas Warren 'Red' Barr
Kathleen Quinlanas Amy Taylor
M.C. Gaineyas Earl
Jack Noseworthyas Billy
Rex Linnas Sheriff Boyd
Ritch Brinkleyas Al
Moira Siniseas Arleen Barr
Kim Robillardas Deputy Len Carver
Thomas Kopacheas Calhoun
Jack McGeeas Bartender
Vincent Berryas Deke Barr
Helen Duffyas Flo
Ancel Cookas Barfly
Facts
| Release date | May 2, 1997 |
| Runtime | 93 min (1h 33m) — shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $36,000,000 |
| Box office | $50,159,144 (1.4× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0118771 |
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Questions
How long is Breakdown?
Breakdown runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Breakdown worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,166 votes, which places it #45 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 61%) and #766 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Breakdown?
Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow. Other well-rated titles by the same director: U-571 (2000), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Surrogates (2009).
Who stars in Breakdown?
Kurt Russell as Jeff Taylor; J.T. Walsh as Warren 'Red' Barr; Kathleen Quinlan as Amy Taylor; M.C. Gainey as Earl; Jack Noseworthy as Billy; Rex Linn as Sheriff Boyd.
What is Breakdown rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Breakdown?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/90517.