Violent Road (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1958, Violent Road is a drama and adventure film directed by Howard W. Koch, running about 86 minutes. “Warners launches the year's rocket entertainment sensation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the crash and explosion of a test rocket, which killed several people, six men volunteer to take explosive rocket-fuel chemical components, in three trucks, over back roads in rugged terrain to a remote missile base. Uncredited "remake" of The Wages of Fear.
Who’s in it. Violent Road stars Brian Keith as Mitch Barton, Dick Foran as Frank 'Sarge' Miller, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as George Lawrence and Sean Garrison as Ken Farley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Violent Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violent Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violent Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Violent Road (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Violent Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Violent Road worth watching?
- Violent Road holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Violent Road?
- Violent Road stars Brian Keith, Dick Foran, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Sean Garrison and Perry Lopez.
- When was Violent Road released?
- Violent Road was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.