Don't Look Back
“When you're worth more dead than alive, run hard, run fast, but...”
Synopsis
Los Angeles heroin addict Jesse endangers the lives of his childhood friends after he discovers a briefcase full of money from a drug deal gone bad, and returns home with it to Texas. Hoping to turn his life around with his newfound wealth, Jessie endures detox with the support of his friends. However, the gang leader behind the drug deal, along with his cronies, trace Jesse's footsteps to Texas to exact revenge and take back their money.
Top Cast
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Eric Stoltz
Jesse
John Corbett
Morgan
Josh Hamilton
Steve
Billy Bob Thornton
Marshall
Annabeth Gish
Michelle
Dwight Yoakam
Skipper
Amanda Plummer
Bridget
M.C. Gainey
Red
Chris Hogan
Duff
Mickey Jones
Calvin
Jim Metzler
Milton
R.G. Armstrong
Parish
Ja'net DuBois
Mrs. Lawson
Peter Fonda
Mouse
Ethan Suplee
Gary
Rodger Boyce
Restroom Cowboy
Henry Brown
Doctor
Troy Curvey Jr.
Cab Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoff Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Bob Thornton, William Petrowitch, Tom Epperson
- Original Score
- J. Steven Soles
- Original Title
- Don't Look Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Murphy
Billy Bob Thornton, William Petrowitch, Tom Epperson
J. Steven Soles
Mark Irwin
Dan Lebental
James Jacks, Caldecot Chubb, Sean Daniel
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Lebental
Editor
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Geoff Murphy
Director
Billy Bob Thornton
Writer
Tom Epperson
Writer
Doug Hall
Costume Design
Toby Corbett
Production Design
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
J. Steven Soles
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Look Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don't Look Back about?
Los Angeles heroin addict Jesse endangers the lives of his childhood friends after he discovers a briefcase full of money from a drug deal gone bad, and returns home with it to Texas. Hoping to turn his life around with his newfound wealth, Jessie endures detox with the support of his friends. However, the gang leader behind the drug deal, along with his cronies, trace Jesse's footsteps to Texas to exact revenge and take back their money.
Who directed Don't Look Back?
Don't Look Back was directed by Geoff Murphy.
Who stars in Don't Look Back?
The principal cast of Don't Look Back includes Eric Stoltz, John Corbett, Josh Hamilton, Billy Bob Thornton, Annabeth Gish.
When was Don't Look Back released and how long is it?
Don't Look Back was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Look Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Look Back was composed by J. Steven Soles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Look Back?
Don't Look Back holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).