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Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)

R · 1971-07-07 · 1h 42m · EN
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A driver and a mechanic travel around the United States hopping from drag strip to drag strip in a 1955 Chevy Bel-Air coupe. They race for money, betting with their competitors. The pair gains a young and talkative female stowaway. Along the way they unintentionally attract a well-to-do drifter driving a new Pontiac GTO. This older man, looking for attention, antagonizes their efforts.

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Monte HellmanDirectorWill CorryWriter
Budget
$850K

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James TaylorJames TaylorThe DriverWarren OatesWarren OatesG.T.O.Dennis WilsonDennis WilsonThe MechanicLaurie BirdLaurie BirdThe GirlRudy WurlitzerRudy WurlitzerHot Rod DriverHarry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonOklahoma HitchhikerJaclyn HellmanJaclyn HellmanHot Rod Driver's GirlAlan VintAlan VintMan in RoadhouseKatherine SquireKatherine SquireOld WomanBill KellerBill KellerTexas HitchhikerDavid DrakeDavid DrakeNeedles Station AttendantRichard RuthRichard RuthNeedles Station Mechanic

Keywords

Car raceCar mechanicRoad movieIndependent filmRacing carDrag raceChevrolet

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityCar Race · Car Mechanic · Road MovieDialogue densityDramaDirector preference124985Actor preference249724 · 321914 · 13445Country preferenceUs

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What is Two-Lane Blacktop about?

A driver and a mechanic travel around the United States hopping from drag strip to drag strip in a 1955 Chevy Bel-Air coupe. They race for money, betting with their competitors. The pair gains a young and talkative female stowaway. Along the way they unintentionally attract a well-to-do drifter driving a new Pontiac GTO. This older man, looking for attention, antagonizes their efforts.

How long is Two-Lane Blacktop?

Two-Lane Blacktop has a runtime of 102 minutes.