LaCrosse teams up with a local sheriff, Buck Olmstead ( R. Lee Ermey ), who is more concerned with his reelection than federal jurisdiction.
While it was a box-office flop upon release, it has since gained a cult following for its atmosphere and "Neo-Noir" touches. Switchback (1997) - IMDb
The Hidden '90s Gem: Rediscovering Switchback (1997) If you’ve stumbled upon a copy of lately, you might have just found one of the most underrated crime thrillers of the decade. Written and directed by Jeb Stuart —the legendary scribe behind Die Hard and The Fugitive —this film trades the typical urban grit of '90s slashers for the vast, snowy peaks of the Colorado Rockies. A Cat-and-Mouse Game in the Clouds
The story follows a desperate FBI agent, Frank LaCrosse (), who is tracking a serial killer who kidnapped his young son. His hunt leads him to Amarillo, Texas, and eventually deep into the Colorado wilderness. What makes Switchback unique is its parallel storytelling:
Miles away, a gregarious former railroad man named Bob Goodall ( Danny Glover ) picks up a quiet hitchhiker, Lane Dixon ( Jared Leto ), in a Cadillac upholstered with nude pinups.
The film keeps you guessing: Is the killer one of the drifters, or someone else entirely? Why It’s Worth a Rewatch
