Hot Rod (1979)
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.
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Gregg HenryBrian Edison
Pernell RobertsSheriff Marsden
Robin MattsonJenny
Robert CulpT.L. Munn
Royce D. ApplegateJohnny Hurricane
Topo SwopeSprout
Grant GoodeveSonny Munn
Ed Begley Jr.ClayBruce M. FischerCannonballEric HollandBarry Hogue
Carmen ArgenzianoCameramanJulie GibsonVioletKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityAction · Drama · Tv MovieTheme affinityCar RaceDialogue densityDramaPacingActionDirector preference203633Actor preference198614 · 112894 · 188527
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Frequently asked questions about Hot Rod
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.
How long is Hot Rod?
Hot Rod has a runtime of 97 minutes.