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Vanishing Point (1971) 7.3
During the 1970s, car delivery driver Kowalski delivers hot rods in record time but always runs into trouble with the highway cops. Director:Richard C. SarafianWriters:Guillermo Cabrera Infante (screenplay) (as Guillermo Cain) , Malcolm Hart (from a story outline by), 1 more credit » |
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Cast
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Victoria Medlin | ... | |
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Deputy Charlie Scott
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Deputy Collins
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Gilda Texter | ... | |
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Sam - Clerk at Delivery Agency
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Severn Darden | ... |
J. Hovah
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Delaney & Bonnie & Friends | ... |
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Jake
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Cherie Foster | ... |
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Kowalski works for a car delivery service. He takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to take from Colorado to San Francisco, California. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours. After a few run-ins with motorcycle cops and highway patrol they start a chase to bring him into custody. Along the way, Kowalski is guided by Supersoul - a blind DJ with a police radio scanner. Throw in lots of chase scenes, gay hitchhikers, a naked woman riding a motorbike, lots of Mopar and you've got a great cult hit from the early 70's. Written by Matthew
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It's the maximum trip... at maximum speed. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for sensuality/nudity and drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
13 March 1971 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Carrera contra el destino See more »Box Office
Budget:
$1,585,000 (estimated)Gross:
SEK 880,385 (Sweden)Company Credits
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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David Gates: The singer/songwriter (of Bread fame) played the piano during the rousing revival in the desert with the J. Hovah singers. See more »Goofs
The blind character Super Soul wears a regular wrist watch. See more »Quotes
Super Soul: This radio station was named Kowalski, in honour of the last American hero to whom speed means freedom of the soul. The question is not when's he gonna stop, but who is gonna stop him.See more »
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