- Release Date: 1956
- Runtime: 79 min
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Starring: Lori Nelson, Chuck Connors, John Smith, Mark Andrews ... see all
- Director: Leslie H. Martinson
- Plot: When his younger brother, Steve, is killed racing a hot-rod, Jeff Northup blames himself for the accident since he had built the car for his brother and had encouraged him... Read more
User Reviews
This is a great little movie! A Gem!
Aug 28, 2005
lespaulstandar - imdb.com
Aug 28, 2005lespaulstandar - imdb.com
I just watched this with a buddy of mine and can't believe how thoroughly enjoyable it was. I paid a buck for it !!!!! And the DVD even had another hot rod flick which I haven't even seen yet (T-Bird... Full review
more than i expected
Apr 27, 2004
andrew-567 - imdb.com
Apr 27, 2004andrew-567 - imdb.com
*possible spoiler info below*interesting movie, some strange twists & turns, but for me it turned out to be much more than just another 'crazy-teen' movie. the characters are a bit more fully developed. it was a morality-tale of sorts, but... Full review
I Had A Lot Of Fun With This One!
Sep 30, 2003
BillDP - imdb.com
Sep 30, 2003BillDP - imdb.com
Now here is a little 1950's JD film that I had a lot of fun watching! Kind of an off the wall affair that sends a mixed message but is certainly a hoot to check out. A young Chuck Connors... Full review
Have A Soft Spot for this one...
Aug 24, 2003
Space_Mafune - imdb.com
Aug 24, 2003Space_Mafune - imdb.com
I have to admit it. Why? Well it features a young Chuck Connors for one thing but even more importantly for me it stars Lori Nelson of REVENGE OF THE CREATURE fame. I have to admit there's just something about... Full review
Excellent 1950's B-movie!
Feb 18, 2003
unclerussie - imdb.com
Feb 18, 2003unclerussie - imdb.com
This film will take you back to the days of rock and roll, jukeboxes and of course, hot rods. Well acted (especially by John Smith) and Lori Nelson is real easy to look at (although you might prefer her cool... Full review
Found it boring
Aug 29, 2001
miniature1 - imdb.com
Aug 29, 2001miniature1 - imdb.com
I bought this movie on DVD.I am a Baby Boomer and a hot rod enthusiast.Although I liked the vintage drag strip shots I wanted to see more of the cars,especially under the hoods.I found the dialog campy even by 1956... Full review
Rent it, Buy it or Steal it !! MUST SEE!
Jul 31, 1999
elvis-30 - imdb.com
Jul 31, 1999elvis-30 - imdb.com
Filmed entirely in the San Fernando Valley, CA ... If you want to see what the Valley and early Hot Rodding was like, THIS is the movie for you!! The film opens at the old San Fernando Dragstrip and moves... Full review
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News
HOW HOT IS YOUR ROD?
laweekly.com –
2009-06-23
Get your motor running and head out on that highway to the Los Angeles Film Festival's "Hell on Wheels: Hot Rods and Fast Times," a weekend of reckless roadstering by bratty adolescents with a crankshaft complex. ... Full Article




