Damnation Alley (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Damnation Alley is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jack Smight, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Following World War III, four survivors at an desert military installation attempt to drive across the desolate wasteland of America to Albany, where they hope more survivors are living, using a specially built vehicles to protect themselves against the freakish weather, mutated plant and animal life, and other dangers encountered along the way.
Who’s in it. Damnation Alley stars George Peppard as Maj. Eugene Denton, Jan-Michael Vincent as Tanner, Dominique Sanda as Janice and Paul Winfield as Keegan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Damnation Alley has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Damnation Alley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Damnation Alley 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 Damnation Alley (1977)?
- In US, Damnation Alley is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Damnation Alley worth watching?
- Damnation Alley holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Damnation Alley?
- Damnation Alley stars George Peppard, Jan-Michael Vincent, Dominique Sanda, Paul Winfield and Jackie Earle Haley.
- When was Damnation Alley released?
- Damnation Alley was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.