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Release Year1974
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Thriller, TV Movie
Votes35
DirectorRichard T. Heffron
WritersRichard Compton
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe California Kid
About The California Kid
A sadistic small-town sheriff has a habit of deliberately forcing speeders to their deaths on the mountain roads leading into town. The brother of one of the victims rolls into town in his hot rod to investigate his brother's death.
Directed by Richard T. Heffron, The California Kid leans on a strong ensemble — Martin Sheen, Vic Morrow, Michelle Phillips — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1974.
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