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Wrong Turn at Tahoe (2009): Cast & Plot

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Wrong Turn at Tahoe is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Franck Khalfoun, starring Noel Gugliemi as Frankie Tahoe, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Miguel Ferrer. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Wrong Turn at Tahoe (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Franck Khalfoun
Genres
Drama , Crime , Action , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wrong Turn at Tahoe About?

The premise of Wrong Turn at Tahoe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A small-time crime boss kills a drug dealer without realizing that the drug dealer works for the biggest crime boss in the country.

Wrong Turn at Tahoe Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • reference to tombstone arizona
  • reference to the gunfight at the o.k. corral
  • the frog and the scorpion
  • woman wrapped in a towel
  • low budget
  • drug dealer
  • pool of blood
  • fight to the death
  • gun pointed at face
  • gun held to head
  • bound and gagged
  • winter
+38 more
  • beaten to death with a baseball bat
  • bound with duct tape
  • narrated by character
  • starts with narration
  • dead woman with eyes open
  • woman shot in the forehead
  • dead woman on floor
  • dead woman on bed
  • female nudity
  • younger version of character
  • writing on a mirror
  • trust
  • female topless nudity
  • told in flashback
  • tied to a chair
  • tied to a bed
  • switchblade
  • subtitled scene
  • stripper
  • strip club
  • strangulation
  • stabbed in the chest
  • throat slit
  • silencer
  • shovel
  • shotgun
  • shot to death
  • shot in the shoulder
  • shot in the leg
  • shot in the head
  • shot in the forehead
  • shot in the chest
  • shot in the back
  • shot in the arm
  • ring
  • revenge
  • restaurant
  • reflection in car mirror
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Cast & crew

Wrong Turn at Tahoe Cast & Characters

Noel Gugliemi leads the cast as Frankie Tahoe, with Cuba Gooding Jr. as Joshua and Miguel Ferrer as Vincent. Directed by Franck Khalfoun; 29 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Wrong Turn at Tahoe

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From the director

More from Franck Khalfoun

More films directed by Franck Khalfoun, best-rated first: Night of the Hunted, Maniac, P2 and Amityville: The Awakening.

Full filmography
Plot

Wrong Turn at Tahoe Plot Summary

What happens in Wrong Turn at Tahoe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Joshua and his boss, Vincent, are on their way to a hospital, both suffering from gunshot wounds and intense pain. As they travel, Joshua’s mind drifts back to a traumatic moment from his childhood when he witnessed his father being shot and killed right in front of him. This flashback sets the tone for the entire story, revealing the deeply rooted violence and emotional scars that influence Joshua’s life.

Full summary

The whole story of Wrong Turn at Tahoe, scene by scene

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Videos

Wrong Turn at Tahoe Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Wrong Turn at Tahoe.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Wrong Turn at Tahoe?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is driving Joshua and his boss to the hospital?

Cars

Cars in Wrong Turn at Tahoe

7 cars on screen, including the 2008 Cadillac CTS and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.

All 7 cars
  • 2008 Cadillac CTS in Wrong Turn at Tahoe 2008 Cadillac CTS Main role
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car in Wrong Turn at Tahoe 2003 Lincoln Town Car Minor role
  • 1996 Plymouth Voyager in Wrong Turn at Tahoe 1996 Plymouth Voyager Minor role
  • 1990 Volvo 740 in Wrong Turn at Tahoe 1990 Volvo 740 Minor role

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FAQ

Wrong Turn at Tahoe FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wrong Turn at Tahoe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wrong Turn at Tahoe?

Wrong Turn at Tahoe runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Wrong Turn at Tahoe released?

Wrong Turn at Tahoe was released on November 16, 2009.

Who directed Wrong Turn at Tahoe?

Wrong Turn at Tahoe was directed by Franck Khalfoun.

More films by Franck Khalfoun

Who is in the cast of Wrong Turn at Tahoe?

Wrong Turn at Tahoe stars Noel Gugliemi as Frankie Tahoe, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Joshua and Miguel Ferrer as Vincent, among 29 credited actors.

Does Wrong Turn at Tahoe have a post-credit scene?

No. Wrong Turn at Tahoe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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