U Turn

"Sex. Murder. Betrayal. Everything that makes life worth living."

Oct 3 1997 R 2h 5m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

When Bobby's car breaks down in the desert while on the run from some of the bookies who have already taken two of his fingers, he becomes trapped in the nearby small town where the people are stranger than anyone he's encountered. After becoming involved with a (unbeknownst to him) young married woman, her husband hires Bobby to kill her. Later, she hires Bobby to kill the husband.

Written by

John Ridley

Directed by

Oliver Stone

Production Countries

United States of America, France

Production Companies

Clyde Is Hungry Films, Phoenix Pictures, Illusion Entertainment Group, Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
56,073
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
54
Popularity
NA