Hot Rod (1979)
Overview
A freewheeling drag racer enters a local championship meet and finds himself head-to-head with the tyrannical town boss who has already arranged for his own son to win.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.2111 |
Directed By
George Armitage
Crew
George Armitage
George Armitage
Sam Manners
Michael Baugh
Carroll Sax
Michael Simpson
Raphael Bretton
Andrew Davis
William Neel
Buddy Joe Hooker
TOP CAST
Gregg Henry
Brian Edison
Pernell Roberts
Sheriff Marsden
Robin Mattson
Jenny
Grant Goodeve
Sonny Munn
Robert Culp
T.L. Munn
Royce D. Applegate
Johnny Hurricane
Topo Swope
Sprout
Ed Begley Jr.
Clay
Bruce M. Fischer
Cannonball
Eric Holland
Barry Hogue
Julie Gibson
Violet
Carmen Argenziano
Cameraman
Gene Borkan
Soundman
Lisa Cori
Sheila
Richard Davis
Engineer
Gary Goetzman
Security Guard
Randy Gray
Lefty
Brian Libby
Officer
Bill McLean
Old Starter
Ray Oliver
Zacko
Alexander Petale
Inspector #1
Arthur Space
Norton Erdelatz
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