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Hot Rod (1979)

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A young racer attempts to win a dragstip competition where the outcome has already been fixed by the local mob, in this film alternately known as Hotrod and Rebel of the Road. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama

Directed By: George Armitage

On DVD: Apr 17, 1991

Cast

Royce D. Applegate
Johnny Hurricane
Carmen Argenziano
Cameraman
Ed Begley Jr
Clay
Gene Borkan
Soundman
Robert Culp
T.L. Munn
Bruce M. Fischer
Cannonball
Julie Gibson
Violet
Grant Goodeve
Sonny
Gregg Henry
Brian Edson
Brian Libby
Officer
Robin Mattson
Jenny
Bill McLean
Old Starter
Pernell Roberts
Sheriff Marsden
Arthur Space
Norton Erdelatz
Topo Swope
Sprout
Richard Davis
Engineer
Gary Goetzman
Security Guard

Critic Reviews for Hot Rod

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If you must see "Hot Rod," bring along something else to do--like a portable DVD player loaded with "Anchorman" or "The Waterboy."

August 3, 2007 Full Review Source: New York Post

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Kyle Smith

New York Post

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Not all comedies need to become instant classics -- especially not when they're in the SNL-related canon -- so this film's aim is overambitious but true, earning it a rank far above Superstar or Black Sheep but below Tommy Boy or Happy Gilmore.

August 22, 2007 Full Review Source: IGN Movies

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Todd Gilchrist

IGN Movies

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One of my favorite car movies of all time... I have always loved old Willy's and they sure did a great job with this on in the movie.... Some people get this confused with the Hot Rod movie that just came out a couple years ago because there is no image showing here.. This is the made for TV movie from 1979 and its a

August 21, 2009