About this release
Directed by Jonathan Mostow, Breakdown (1997) is an American thriller starring Kurt Russell and J. T. Walsh. The film follows a man whose wife disappears after accepting help from a truck driver in a remote desert area, leading to a tense search that reveals a criminal conspiracy. Set largely along isolated highways, the story builds suspense through pursuit, deception and escalating danger. Från IMDB: A man searches for his missing wife after his car breaks down in the middle of the desert.
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Disc 1
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Breakdown (1997)
93 min
CrimeThrillerActionDramaMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Jonathan Mostow
Writer
Jonathan Mostow
Sam Montgomery
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
Cinematographer
Douglas Milsome
Composer
Basil Poledouris
Editor
Derek Brechin
Kevin Stitt
Producer
Dino De Laurentiis
Martha De Laurentiis
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 5, 2026