Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Peter Fonda | ... | Larry | |
Susan George | ... | Mary Coombs | |
Adam Roarke | ... | Deke | |
Kenneth Tobey | ... | Carl Donahue | |
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Eugene Daniels | ... | Hank |
Lynn Borden | ... | Evelyn Stanton | |
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Janear Hines | ... | Millie |
Elizabeth James | ... | Dispatcher | |
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Adrianne Herman | ... | Cindy Stanton |
T.J. Castronovo | ... | Steve (as Tom Castranova) | |
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James W. Gavin | ... | Helicopter Pilot (as James Gavin) |
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Al Rossi | ... | Surl |
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Ben Niems | ... | Police Chief Markey |
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George Westcott | ... | Bridge Operator |
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Tom O'Neill | ... | Farmer |
Larry Rayder is an aspiring NASCAR driver; Deke Sommers is mechanic. As they feel they collectively are the best, the only thing that is holding them back is money to build the best vehicle possible. As such, they decide to rob a supermarket's office of the money in its safe to pursue their dream. On the most part, their robbery is successful, although their plan breaks down in its end phase, which doesn't allow them as much getaway time as they wanted. Another problem they face is an unexpected third person in their getaway, Larry's one-night stand Mary Coombs, who doesn't like the fact that Larry ran off on her, although she eventually also says that she doesn't want any of the money. With a police scanner and two-way radio in their souped-up Dodge Charger, they try to outrun the police, who have an identification of their vehicle, and a general description of the three. The police pursuit is led by the tenacious Sheriff Everett Franklin, who knows he and his team can catch them, ... Written by Huggo
I saw this movie as a young boy and didn't see it again until this Christmas when I ordered the DVD. It was one of my favorite movies from my childhood. I remembered many of the scenes but had forgotten many and enjoyed watching it again. I really enjoyed the interviews and the "extras" on the DVD. I grew up in the muscle car era of the '70's but was too young to drive at the time. This movie along with the Smokey and the Bandit part one were big hits back then. It was definitely worth the money. I will enjoy watching it again sometime soon. I always wondered why I never did see it advertised to be shown on any cable channels. It probably did play down through the years but I never did see it. It does take me back to the days of driving fast with the windows rolled down and listening to the CB radio. They don't make the good old high speed car movies like this anymore.