Movie Description

Pit Stop

(1969)

Overview

Rick Bowman, a drag racing street punk, comes to the attention of crafty businessman Grant Willard. Willard bails him out of jail and offers him sponsorship as a stock car driver. Bowman accepts and enters the demolition derby-adjacent world of "figure eight" racing. As Bowman moves up in the ranks, his regard for his friends slips-- giving way to outright obsession with becoming the best.

Cast

Facts

Original TitlePit Stop

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1969-05-14

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 31m

Production CompaniesJack Hill Productions

Genres

  • Action
  • Drama