A business commuter is pursued and terrorized by the malevolent driver of a massive tractor-trailer.A business commuter is pursued and terrorized by the malevolent driver of a massive tractor-trailer.A business commuter is pursued and terrorized by the malevolent driver of a massive tractor-trailer.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 3 wins & 5 nominations total
Carey Loftin
- The Truck Driver
- (as Cary Loftin)
Dale Van Sickel
- Car Driver
- (as Dale VanSickle)
Lance Cormier
- Slow Man in Cafe
- (uncredited)
Shawn Steinman
- Girl on school bus
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Carey Loftin, playing the truck driver, asked Steven Spielberg what his motivation was for tormenting the car's driver, Spielberg told him, "You're a dirty, rotten, no-good son of a bitch." Loftin replied, "Kid, you hired the right man."
- GoofsWhen Mann approaches the phone booth at the "Snakerama" he says "Odd place for a telephone booth," and gets inside, closing the door behind him. The camera pans to the right slightly, revealing the reflection of Steven Spielberg in the lower right-hand side of the glass panel, wearing what appears to be a blue Hawaiian shirt, glancing up and down at the script in his hands. Behind him, the truck's reflection can also be seen.
- Quotes
David Mann: You can't beat me on the grade. You can't beat me on the grade!
- Crazy creditsA scene plays out over the credits where David Mann sits on the edge of the cliff throwing stones.
- Alternate versionsFor the German DVD release, the film was entirely redubbed.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Incredible Hulk: Never Give a Trucker an Even Break (1978)
- SoundtracksBrush Those Tears from Your Eyes
(uncredited)
Written by Al Trace (as Clem Watts), Oakley Haldeman and James Lee
Published by MCA Music (ASCAP)
Featured review
This one is a classic road rage movie, absolute thrilling
Its just about a road and two vehiciles but Steven Spielberg is a genius who made this simple story a thrilling journey. It was a treat to watch.
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- cseabhi
- Sep 10, 2020
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $450,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $2,544
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
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