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1997 1h 58m6.0

Switchback

“The hunter becomes the hunted.”

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After FBI agent Frank Lacrosse believes his son was kidnapped by a notorious serial killer, he travels to Amarillo, Texas, where he believes the murderer is in hiding. Although officially taken off the case because of its personal significance to him, Frank continues to pursue the killer, causing concern for local sheriff Buck Olmstead. When another victim pops up at a nearby car garage, Frank knows that he is as close as he'll ever be to tracking down the elusive killer.

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DirectorJeb Stuart
ScreenplayJeb Stuart
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 31, 1997
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 58m
Budget$37M
Revenue$6M
Loss$31M
Rating⭐ 6.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes253
GenresThriller, Mystery
StudioRysher Entertainment, Pacific Western

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Cast

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

FBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Bob Goodall

R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

Sheriff Buck Olmstead

Jared Leto

Jared Leto

Lane Dixon

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Deputy Nate Booker

William Fichtner

William Fichtner

Chief Jack McGinnis

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Bud (Deputy)

Kevin Cooney

Kevin Cooney

FBI SAC Grant Montgomery

Leo Burmester

Leo Burmester

Clyde 'Shorty' Callahan

Merle Kennedy

Merle Kennedy

Betty (Store Clerk)

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Atty. Jorge Martinez

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Orville Stoeber

Hector Saldez

Claudia Stedelin

Claudia Stedelin

Babysitter (Missy)

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Ian Nelson

Andy LaCrosse

Brent Hinkley

Brent Hinkley

Man on Porch ('Tom Billingham')

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Louis Schaefer

Sim

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Robert L. Somers

Rancher

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Lexie Stuart

Rancher's Daughter

Ted Markland

Ted Markland

Bartender

Gregory Scott Cummins

Gregory Scott Cummins

Rick [Miner's Bar]

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Tommy Puett

Ben [Miner's Bar]

Stuart Proud Eagle Grant

Stuart Proud Eagle Grant

Luke [Miner's Bar]

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Ken Thorley

Morgue Attendant

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Pat Mahoney

Highway Patrol Captain

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Michael K. Osborn

Deputy

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Wendelin Harston

Sally

Dean Hallo

Dean Hallo

SWAT Leader

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Robert Himber

Police Captain

Bill Rodgers

Bill Rodgers

Cook

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Roy Yerbey

Truck Driver

🎭

Lori Creevay

Waitress

Maggie Roswell

Maggie Roswell

Fae

🎭

Gil Colon

Deputy

Allison Smith

Allison Smith

Becky

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Donnie L. Betts

Patrolman (John)

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Stan Parks

FBI Agent

🎭

Ben Fuhrman

Captain Heber

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Lois Hicks

Ruth [Motel]

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Gary Giem

Al [Motel]

Mark Curry

Mark Curry

Robby (Deputy)

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Martin David Boyd

Hank [Bar]

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Kevin Bartlett

Tate [Bar]

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Vern Porter

Cubby [Bar]

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Leigh Reyburn

Woman in Bar

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Lionel Douglass

Man in Shower

Paul Parducci

Paul Parducci

Man in Shower

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Kristin McCloskey

News Anchor

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Tricia Springer

Reporter

🎭

Keith L. Hatten

Brakeman Ray Calabrese

Sandy Ward

Sandy Ward

Tex Monroe

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Silan Smith

Engineer

🎭

James Clark

Engineer

Christopher Michael

Christopher Michael

Colorado Trooper

Robert Peters

Robert Peters

Colorado Trooper

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Joe Alfasa

Small Mexican Man

Cliff Fleming

Cliff Fleming

Helicopter Pilot

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Frequently Asked Questions about Switchback

Where can I watch Switchback?

Switchback (1997) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Switchback about?

After FBI agent Frank Lacrosse believes his son was kidnapped by a notorious serial killer, he travels to Amarillo, Texas, where he believes the murderer is in hiding. Although officially taken off the case because of its personal significance to him, Frank continues to pursue...

Who directed Switchback?

Switchback (1997) was directed by Jeb Stuart. The film is a Thriller, Mystery production with a runtime of 1h 58m, rated 6.0/10.

How long is Switchback?

Switchback runs 1h 58m (118 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.0/10 from 253 votes. Genre: Thriller, Mystery.

Is Switchback worth watching?

Switchback is rated 6.0/10 by 253 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Thriller and Mystery fans.