Highway Racer (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1977, Highway Racer is an action and crime film directed by Stelvio Massi, running about 96 minutes. “Truckloads of explosive action!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maurizio Merli stars as a hot-shot police driver who has more guts than brains, often landing him in hot water with his middle-aged mentor, who was once a legendary police interceptor responsible for numerous large scale arrests.
Who’s in it. Highway Racer stars Maurizio Merli as Marco Palma, Giancarlo Sbragia as Maresciallo Tagliaferri, Angelo Infanti as Jean-Paul Dossena / il Nizzardo and Lilli Carati as Francesca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Highway Racer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Highway Racer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Highway Racer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Highway Racer (1977)?
- In US, Highway Racer is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Highway Racer worth watching?
- Highway Racer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Highway Racer?
- Highway Racer stars Maurizio Merli, Giancarlo Sbragia, Angelo Infanti, Lilli Carati and Glauco Onorato.
- When was Highway Racer released?
- Highway Racer was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.