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It's the maximum trip... at maximum speed. - Vanishing Point
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Title: Vanishing Point

Release Date: 15 Jan 1971

Runtime: 1h 39m

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Director: Cupid Productions, 20th Century Fox

Production Companies: Cupid Productions, 20th Century Fox

Overview: Kowalski works for a car delivery service, and takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to drive from Colorado to San Francisco. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (455 votes)

Cast

  • Kowalski: Barry Newman
  • Super Soul: Cleavon Little
  • Prospector: Dean Jagger
  • Vera Thornton: Victoria Medlin
  • Nude Rider: Gilda Texter
  • Jake: Lee Weaver
  • Angel: Timothy Scott
  • Old Cop: Robert Donner
  • Young Cop: Paul Koslo
  • First Girl: Cherie Foster
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