Jalopy (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, Jalopy is a comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 62 minutes. “You'll Blow Your Gasket howling at these dizzy whizzes of the racing world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Slip has entered the Boys' rattletrap car in a souped-up jalopy race, but has no chance of winning until Satch, with the aid of a scientist acquaintance, comes up with a chemical concoction that acts as a super-fuel; but a rival entrant in the race learns of this and tries to get the formula for himself.
Who’s in it. Jalopy stars Leo Gorcey as Terrence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Horace Debussy 'Satch' Jones, Bernard Gorcey as Louie Dumbrowsky and Robert Lowery as Skid Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jalopy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jalopy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jalopy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jalopy (1953)?
- In US, Jalopy is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jalopy worth watching?
- Jalopy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jalopy?
- Jalopy stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bernard Gorcey, Robert Lowery and Leon Belasco.
- When was Jalopy released?
- Jalopy was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.