U Turn
“Sex. Murder. Betrayal. Everything that makes life worth living.”
Synopsis
When a desperate man’s car breaks down in a bizarre desert town while evading vengeful bookies, he becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle. Caught between a married couple, he’s faced with deadly contracts to kill them both.
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U Turn (1997) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-11
Top Cast
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Sean Penn
Bobby Cooper
Nick Nolte
Jake McKenna
Jennifer Lopez
Grace McKenna
Joaquin Phoenix
Toby N. Tucker
Claire Danes
Jenny
Powers Boothe
Sheriff Virgil Potter
Billy Bob Thornton
Darrell
Jon Voight
Blind Man
Abraham Benrubi
Biker #1
Richard Rutowski
Biker #2
Aida Linares
Jamilla
Sean Stone
Boy in Grocery Store
Ilia Volok
Sergi
Brent Briscoe
Boyd
Bo Hopkins
Ed
Julie Hagerty
Flo
Annie Tien
Short Order Cook
Sheri Foster
Grace's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 30, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.35x
-$12.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- John Ridley
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- U Turn
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Illusion Entertainment Group, Phoenix Pictures, Clyde Is Hungry Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Stone
John Ridley
Ennio Morricone
Robert Richardson, Jerry G. Callaway
Hank Corwin, Thomas J. Nordberg
John Ridley, Dan Halsted, Clayton Townsend
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Stone
Director
John Ridley
Screenplay
Dan Halsted
Producer
Clayton Townsend
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
Hank Corwin
Editor
Thomas J. Nordberg
Editor
Tierre Turner
Stunt Coordinator
Victor Kempster
Production Design
Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About U Turn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is U Turn about?
When a desperate man’s car breaks down in a bizarre desert town while evading vengeful bookies, he becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle. Caught between a married couple, he’s faced with deadly contracts to kill them both.
Who directed U Turn?
U Turn was directed by Oliver Stone.
Who stars in U Turn?
The principal cast of U Turn includes Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix, Claire Danes.
When was U Turn released and how long is it?
U Turn was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of U Turn?
U Turn had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $6.7M at the worldwide box office (0.35 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for U Turn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for U Turn was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is U Turn based on a book or true story?
U Turn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Ridley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for U Turn?
U Turn holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).