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.

Director: Jonathan Mostow
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Action
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Basil Poledouris
Cinematography: Douglas Milsome
Editing: Derek Brechin, Kevin Stitt
Production: The De Laurentiis Company, Spelling Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $36M
Box Office: $50M
Original Language: en

Themes

Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal

Keywords

california, chase, ransom, kidnapping, bank, paranoia, new mexico, highway, barn, diner, vacation, deception, road trip, donut, murder

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breakdown about?
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.
Who directed Breakdown?
Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
Who stars in Breakdown?
Breakdown stars Kurt Russell, J. T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, Jack Noseworthy, Rex Linn.
How long is Breakdown?
Breakdown has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Breakdown?
Breakdown is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Action film.
What is the budget of Breakdown?
Breakdown had a budget of $36M.
How much did Breakdown gross?
Breakdown grossed $50M worldwide.
Where was Breakdown produced?
Breakdown was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Breakdown?
The themes of Breakdown include: Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.