Switchback (1997)
Switchback is a 1997 thriller movie directed by Jeb Stuart, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover and R. Lee Ermey.
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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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 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.
When was Switchback released?
Switchback was released on 31 October 1997.
How long is Switchback?
Switchback runs 1h 58m.
Who made Switchback?
Switchback was directed by Jeb Stuart.
Where can I watch Switchback?
Switchback is available on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Switchback
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Dennis Quaid as FBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse
- Danny Glover as Bob Goodall
- R. Lee Ermey as Sheriff Buck Olmstead
- Jared Leto as Lane Dixon
- Ted Levine as Deputy Nate Booker
- William Fichtner as Chief Jack McGinnis
- Walton Goggins as Bud (Deputy)
- Kevin Cooney as FBI SAC Grant Montgomery
- Leo Burmester as Clyde 'Shorty' Callahan
- Merle Kennedy as Betty (Store Clerk)
- Julio Oscar Mechoso as Atty. Jorge Martinez
- Orville Stoeber as Hector Saldez