Pit Stop
"Raw guts for glory! Flesh against steel!"
Originally released in 1969. Pit Stop is a action/drama film. directed by Jack Hill.
Starring Brian Donlevy, Richard Davalos, and Ellen Burstyn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jack Hill Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pit Stop about?
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 an...
Who directed Pit Stop?
Pit Stop was directed by Jack Hill.
How long is Pit Stop?
Pit Stop has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Pit Stop released?
Pit Stop was released on May 14, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pit Stop?
The main cast of Pit Stop includes Brian Donlevy, Richard Davalos, Ellen Burstyn, Sid Haig, Beverly Washburn.