Switchback
- Thriller
- Mystery
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.
Switchback is a 1997 thriller about an FBI agent who goes rogue to hunt a serial killer he believes kidnapped his son in Texas. Released in October 1997, this mystery-driven film follows Frank Lacrosse as he defies orders to pursue the case personally, racing against time as new victims emerge.
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Dennis QuaidFBI Special Agent Frank LaCrosse
Danny GloverBob Goodall
R. Lee ErmeySheriff Buck Olmstead
Jared LetoLane Dixon
Ted LevineDeputy Nate Booker
William FichtnerChief Jack McGinnis
Walton GogginsBud (Deputy)
Kevin CooneyFBI SAC Grant Montgomery
Leo BurmesterClyde 'Shorty' Callahan
Merle KennedyBetty (Store Clerk)
Julio Oscar MechosoAtty. Jorge Martinez- Orville StoeberHector Saldez
Claudia StedelinBabysitter (Missy)- Ian NelsonAndy LaCrosse
Brent HinkleyMan on Porch ('Tom Billingham')
Trailer
Switchback (1997) Original Trailer [HD]
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Switchback — frequently asked
When was Switchback released?
Switchback was released on October 31, 1997.
What is Switchback about?
The film follows FBI agent Frank Lacrosse as he travels to Amarillo, Texas, to hunt a serial killer he believes kidnapped his son. Officially removed from the case due to its personal nature, Frank continues his investigation independently, working alongside skeptical local sheriff Buck Olmstead.
What genre is Switchback?
Switchback is a thriller and mystery film that combines elements of crime investigation with suspenseful storytelling.
Is Switchback available to watch?
Yes, Switchback is a completed and released film from 1997 and is available through various streaming platforms and home video formats.
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