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Undertow (1996): Cast

Undertow (1996) movie poster

Undertow is a 1996 drama thriller directed by Eric Red, starring Lou Diamond Phillips as Jack Ketchum, Charles Dance and Mia Sara. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Undertow (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Eric Red
Genres
Drama , Action , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Undertow About?

The premise of Undertow without spoilers.

After his car breaks down in a thunderstorm, Jack seeks refuge in an isolated cabin. Inside, a volatile mountain man guns him down and holds him captive with his young wife. As the storm intensifies, Jack becomes drawn to the woman and urges her to flee, sparking a violent showdown. Tension rises as the cabin creaks and rain lashes the windows, leading to a brutal confrontation that endangers all three.

Undertow Themes & Keywords

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  • getting undressed
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  • undressing
  • woman undresses
  • nudity
  • kiss
  • female topless nudity
  • taking a shower
  • wet hair
  • sex scene
  • native american
  • caucasian
  • overalls
  • one word title
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  • marriage
  • suspense
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  • sex in a shower
  • road trip
  • road accident
  • rifle
  • psychopath
  • presumed dead
  • log cabin
  • lightning
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  • hurricane
  • hermit
  • heavy rain
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  • grave digging
  • female nudity
  • falling tree
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Cast & crew

Undertow Cast & Characters

Lou Diamond Phillips leads the cast as Jack Ketchum, with Charles Dance as Lyle Yates and Mia Sara as Willie Yates. Directed by Eric Red.

From the director

More from Eric Red

More films directed by Eric Red: Night of the Wild, 100 Feet, Bad Moon and Body Parts.

Full filmography
Videos

Undertow Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Undertow.

Official Trailer: Undertow (1996)
Cars

Cars in Undertow

2 cars on screen: the Ural 4320 and the 1979 GAZ 24 Volga.

  • Ural 4320 in Undertow Ural 4320 Important role
  • 1979 GAZ 24 Volga in Undertow 1979 GAZ 24 Volga Minor role
Details

Undertow Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Desejo Assassino” and “Im Auge des Hurricane”.

Also known as
  • Desejo Assassino
  • Im Auge des Hurricane
  • Im Auge des Hurrikans
  • Подводное течение
  • Bouře

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FAQ

Undertow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Undertow?

Undertow runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Undertow released?

Undertow was released on March 26, 1996.

Who directed Undertow?

Undertow was directed by Eric Red.

More films by Eric Red

Who is in the cast of Undertow?

Undertow stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Jack Ketchum, Charles Dance as Lyle Yates and Mia Sara as Willie Yates.

Does Undertow have a post-credit scene?

No. Undertow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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