Breakdown (1997)

05/02/1997 (US) • 1h 33m

Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Action

It could happen to you.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Kurt Russell

Jeff Taylor

J. T. Walsh

Warren 'Red' Barr

Rex Linn

Sheriff Boyd

Moira Sinise

Arleen Barr

Kim Robillard

Deputy Len Carver


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$36,000,000.00

Revenue

$50,159,144.00

Keywords

california

chase

ransom

kidnapping

bank

paranoia

new mexico

highway

barn

diner

vacation

deception

road trip

donut

murder

stranded

redneck

extortion

captive

desert

truck driver

woman in jeopardy

abduction

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