Vanishing Point

1997 1h 31m EN

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 64

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Synopsis

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When his wife goes into a troubled labor while he is on the road over 1200 miles away James Kowalski, an ex race car driver and a former Army Ranger, attempts to elude police while trying to get home. After numerous chases he turns into a Native American reservation and reflects on his life, and his wife. He heads off to break through a police roadblock.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Viggo Mortensen
Jimmy Kowalski
Christine Elise
Raphinia Kowalski
Jason Priestley
The Voice
Keith David
Warren Taft
Steve Railsback
Sergeant Preston
Peta Wilson
Motorcycle girl
Peter Murnik
Gilmore
Paul Benjamin
Mose, Snake Wrangler

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles Robert Carner
Writers: Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Malcolm Hart
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charles Robert Carner, shot by Daryn Okada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marc Leif shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Viggo Mortensen and Christine Elise and Jason Priestley carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0120430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Charles Robert Carner directs. Daryn Okada behind the camera. Marc Leif cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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129 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Charles Robert Carner, shot by Daryn Okada. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Marc Leif shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Viggo Mortensen and Christine Elise and Jason Priestley carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0120430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.