Hot Rod (1979)
Hot Rod is a 1979 action movie directed by George Armitage, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Gregg Henry, Pernell Roberts and Robin Mattson.
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.
Quick answers
What is Hot Rod about?
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.
When was Hot Rod released?
Hot Rod was released on 25 May 1979.
How long is Hot Rod?
Hot Rod runs 1h 37m.
Who made Hot Rod?
Hot Rod was directed by George Armitage.
Cast
- Gregg Henry as Brian Edison
- Pernell Roberts as Sheriff Marsden
- Robin Mattson as Jenny
- Grant Goodeve as Sonny Munn
- Robert Culp as T.L. Munn
- Royce D. Applegate as Johnny Hurricane
- Topo Swope as Sprout
- Ed Begley Jr. as Clay
- Bruce M. Fischer as Cannonball
- Eric Holland as Barry Hogue
- Julie Gibson as Violet
- Carmen Argenziano as Cameraman