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Switchback

“The hunter becomes the hunted.”

★ 6.0(257)19971h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Jeb Stuart
Release date: 1997-10-31
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $6,482,195
Budget: $37,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Rysher Entertainment

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About Switchback

Switchback is a 1997 movie in the Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Jeb Stuart, starring Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover and R. Lee Ermey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 257 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Switchback in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Dennis Quaid

FBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse

Danny Glover

Bob Goodall

R. Lee Ermey

Sheriff Buck Olmstead

Jared Leto

Lane Dixon

Ted Levine

Deputy Nate Booker

William Fichtner

Chief Jack McGinnis

Walton Goggins

Bud (Deputy)

Kevin Cooney

FBI SAC Grant Montgomery

Leo Burmester

Clyde 'Shorty' Callahan

Merle Kennedy

Betty (Store Clerk)

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Atty. Jorge Martinez

Orville Stoeber

Hector Saldez

Themes & keywords

sherifftexascoloradomurderyoung boyserial killerhitchhikertrainseries of murderselectionpursuitrailroadfederal agentmurder investigationchild kidnapping

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Switchback in Taiwan?+

Switchback is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Switchback on Netflix?+

Switchback is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How long is Switchback?+

Switchback has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Switchback?+

Switchback stars Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Jared Leto and Ted Levine.

When did Switchback come out?+

Switchback is a 1997 movie directed by Jeb Stuart.

What genre is Switchback?+

Switchback is Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed Switchback?+

Switchback was directed by Jeb Stuart.

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