Fast Company (1979)
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Amidst such formative shockers as Shivers, Rabid and The Brood, writer/director David Cronenberg dashed off this semi-documentary. Fast Company relates the life story of race car champion Lonnie Johnson. The ubiquitous William Smith, veteran of many a low-budget cycle flick, is quite convincing as Johnson. The film does not shirk in its depiction of the principal character's womanizing, which in itself is surprisingly endearing. Cronenberg also offers an indictment against corporate sponsors who … More
| Rating: | PG |
| Genre: | Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Cult Movies |
| Directed By: | David Cronenberg |
| Written By: | David Cronenberg, Phil Savath, Courtney Smith |
| In Theaters: | Aug 1, 1979 Wide |
| On DVD: | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Runtime: |
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Even in a yee-haw drive-in flick about manly men drivin' cars, Cronenberg manages to sneak in some body-consciousness.
A sharp experiment in drive-in cinema
There is nothing particularly memorable about Fast Company, even at the most superficial level.
Fans of well-crafted B movies, on the other hand, will be right at home.
An enjoyable pedestrian drive-in B-film about drag racing.
Audience Reviews for Fast Company
Even in a yee-haw drive-in flick about manly men drivin' cars, Cronenberg manages to sneak in some body-consciousness.
Drag racing. Funny cars. David Cronenberg? Ah, right, he's a racing fan and this was a joyride for him around the time of when he made The Brood. The ending was pretty badass, lol, didn't expect all that to happen, although I guess I should have saw it coming. It was enjoyable, a popcorn flick, and you gotta love the music.
Not too shabby for a 70s movie about drag racing. Along with some of the most awesomly cheesy music in cinematic history. I found myself clapping to the end credits song.
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