Route 666 (2001): Cast & Plot
Route 666 is a 2001 horror thriller directed by William Wesley, starring Steven Williams as Rabbit aka Fred, Lou Diamond Phillips and Lori Petty. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- William Wesley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Route 666 About?
The premise of Route 666 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Smith, a mob informant in Witness Protection, flees to the Arizona desert. Federal agents rescue him just before hitmen can silence him. While escorting Smith, the two agents take an abandoned stretch dubbed ‘Route 666’, named after a mysterious prison chain‑gang death. As they travel, they uncover the gang’s fate and the highway’s grim origin.
Route 666 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- highway
- desert
- zombie
- graveyard
- undead
- vietnam war veteran
- supernatural power
- blood splatter
- bulletproof vest
- telephone booth
- arizona desert
- shoulder holster
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- witness to a crime
- witness
- redneck
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- chain gang
- arizona
- witness protection
- digging a grave
- one day timespan
- crushed to death
- father son relationship
- punched in the face
- shotgun
- stabbed in the chest
- pistol whipped
- hiding in a car
- drunkenness
- 555 phone number
- reference to mike tyson
- scorpion
- flask
- severed finger
- cigarette smoking
- peyote
- duct tape over mouth
- impalement
- shot in the back
- blood on camera lens
- stabbed to death
- stabbed in the back
- stabbed in the stomach
- silencer
- reference to helen keller
- deputy
- reference to santa claus
- jackhammer
- reference to farrah fawcett
- accountant
Route 666 Cast & Characters
Steven Williams leads the cast as Rabbit aka Fred, with Lou Diamond Phillips as Jack La Roca and Lori Petty as Steph. Directed by William Wesley; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Wesley
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Steven Williams as Rabbit aka Fred -
Lou Diamond Phillips as Jack La Roca -
Lori Petty as Steph - Dale Midkiff as P.T.
Also Starring in Route 666
· 13 more- Alex McArthur Nick
- Mercedes Colon Mary
- Rob Roy Fitzgerald Joe
- L.Q. Jones Sheriff Bob Conaway
- Adam Vernier Deputy Gil Conaway
- Chester E. Tripp III Deputy Tim Conaway
- Gary Roberts Pickaxe aka Miles Hackman
- Peewee Piemonte Jackhammer aka Steve Pikowski
- Rhino Michaels John La Roca
- Michael Chance Sledgehammer aka Frank Slater
- Dick Miller Bartender
- Anne Lockhart Radio Dispatcher
- Sven-Ole Thorsen Russian Hitman
More from William Wesley
One more film directed by William Wesley: Scarecrows.
Route 666 Plot Summary
What happens in Route 666 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a sun-baked Arizona bar, Steven Williams portrays Fred “Rabbit” Smith, a witness who’s suddenly handcuffed by two federal marshals, Lou Diamond Phillips as Jack La Roca and Lori Petty as Steph, with orders to spirit Rabbit all the way to Los Angeles to testify against mobster Benny “The Buzzsaw” Buffalino. , and Joe—the four charged with fending off the attackers until they reach safety. T. by Dale Midkiff, and Joe by Rob Roy Fitzgerald. Together the group fights through the ambush, killing almost every pursuer but Sergei and continuing their tense trek toward Los Angeles.
Full summary
The whole story of Route 666, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Route 666?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor plays federal marshal Jack La Roca?
Cars in Route 666
8 cars on screen, including the 1998 GMC Suburban and the 1976 Chevrolet Blazer.
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1998 GMC Suburban Main role -
1976 Chevrolet Blazer Important role -
1976 Jeep CJ-5 Important role -
1967 Pontiac Catalina Important role
Route 666 Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “A 666-os út” and “루트 666”.
- Also known as
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- A 666-os út
- 루트 666
- Ruta 666
- Шоссе 666
- Rota 666: A Estrada da Morte
- Ölülerin Yolu
- 死亡公路666
- Genvej til helvede
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Road to Hell, Death Valley and Detour.
Route 666 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Route 666, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Route 666?
Route 666 runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Route 666 released?
Route 666 was released on October 30, 2001.
Who directed Route 666?
Route 666 was directed by William Wesley.
More films by William Wesley Who is in the cast of Route 666?
Route 666 stars Steven Williams as Rabbit aka Fred, Lou Diamond Phillips as Jack La Roca and Lori Petty as Steph, among 17 credited actors.
Does Route 666 have a post-credit scene?
No. Route 666 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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