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Road Ends (1997): Cast

Road Ends (1997) movie poster

Road Ends is a 1997 thriller directed by Rick King, starring Chris Sarandon as Esteban Maceda, Mariel Hemingway and Dennis Hopper. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Road Ends (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Rick King
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Road Ends About?

The premise of Road Ends without spoilers.

After testifying against drug lord Orosco, agent Maceda (Chris Sarandon) is pursued when Orosco is released. He hides at an empty inn in the Central Valley, where innkeeper Kat (Mariel Hemingway) signs him in. Deputy Gilchrist (Dennis Hopper) is suspicious, and agent Gere (Peter Coyote) rushes to protect Maceda before Orosco’s thugs find him.

Road Ends Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • drug deal
  • desert
  • desert town
  • sheriff
  • hotel
  • on the run
  • drug trafficking
  • ex convict
  • central valley california
  • california
  • hitman
  • suspicion
+13 more
  • meat packing plant
  • henchman
  • shooting
  • investigation
  • suspense
  • shootout
  • ambush
  • former realtor
  • chase
  • fbi agent
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • die hard scenario
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Road Ends Cast & Characters

Chris Sarandon leads the cast as Esteban Maceda, with Mariel Hemingway as Kat and Dennis Hopper as Sheriff Ben Gilchrist. Directed by Rick King; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rick King

More films directed by Rick King, best-rated first: Voices in Wartime, Sherman’s March, Catherine’s Grove and Terminal Justice.

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Cars

Cars in Road Ends

15 cars on screen, including the 1996 BMW 840Ci E31 and the 1995 Buick Park Avenue.

All 15 cars
  • 1996 BMW 840Ci E31 in Road Ends 1996 BMW 840Ci E31 Important role
  • 1995 Buick Park Avenue in Road Ends 1995 Buick Park Avenue Important role
  • 1976 Cadillac Seville in Road Ends 1976 Cadillac Seville Important role
  • 1981 Chevrolet Blazer in Road Ends 1981 Chevrolet Blazer Important role

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FAQ

Road Ends FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Road Ends, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Road Ends?

Road Ends runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Road Ends released?

Road Ends was released on October 5, 1997.

Who directed Road Ends?

Road Ends was directed by Rick King.

More films by Rick King

Who is in the cast of Road Ends?

Road Ends stars Chris Sarandon as Esteban Maceda, Mariel Hemingway as Kat and Dennis Hopper as Sheriff Ben Gilchrist, among 9 credited actors.

Does Road Ends have a post-credit scene?

No. Road Ends has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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