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Danger On Wheels (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1940, Danger On Wheels is a thriller film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 61 minutes. “THRILLS... That make the heart stand still... In this driving drama that takes it's toll in SPILLS and CHILLS” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. During a test, a race car using an experimental oil fueled engine blows up, killing the driver. Lucky Taylor, a stunt driver, is initially blamed for the accident, but is later cleared. He thinks the engine design has a real chance to win races, but the racing association has banned it since the accident. He devises a scheme to have a car equipped with the engine entered into a race, without race officials-- or the engine designer's sassy daughter -- finding out about it.

Who’s in it. Danger On Wheels stars Richard Arlen as "Lucky" Larry Taylor, Andy Devine as 'Guppy' Wexel, Peggy Moran as Patricia "Pat" O'Shea and Vinton Hayworth as Bruce Crowley (as Jack Arnold), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Danger On Wheels has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danger On Wheels page.

If you liked it. Fans of Danger On Wheels tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Danger On Wheels (1940)?
In US, Danger On Wheels is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Danger On Wheels worth watching?
Danger On Wheels holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Danger On Wheels?
Danger On Wheels stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Peggy Moran, Vinton Hayworth and Herbert Corthell.
When was Danger On Wheels released?
Danger On Wheels was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.