Route 666 movie poster

Route 666

"One Way In, No Way Out"

October 30, 2001 1h 26m 5.0/10 (81 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Route 666 is a horror/action film. directed by William Wesley. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Lori Petty, and Steven Williams

Synopsis

Smith, a mob informer hiding out with the Witness Protection Program, decides to make a break for it and hide out in the Arizona desert. The Feds catch up with him and rescue him just before a group of hitmen can manage to silence him for good. In the course of getting Smith away from the mafia thugs, the pair of agents assigned to protect him turn onto an abandoned stretch of highway nicknamed 'Route 666' after the mysterious death of a prison chain gang. As the three continue on their way, they soon discover just what happened to the chain gang, and how the highway earned its name.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 30, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (81 votes)
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Budget $2.3M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,300,000

Production Companies

  • Lions Gate Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Route 666 about?

Smith, a mob informer hiding out with the Witness Protection Program, decides to make a break for it and hide out in the Arizona desert. The Feds catch up with him and rescue him just before a grou...

Who directed Route 666?

Route 666 was directed by William Wesley.

How long is Route 666?

Route 666 has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Route 666 released?

Route 666 was released on October 30, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Route 666?

The main cast of Route 666 includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Lori Petty, Steven Williams, L.Q. Jones, Dale Midkiff.