Overview

A freewheeling drag racer enters a local championship meet and finds himself head-to-head with the tyrannical town boss who has already arranged for his own son to win.

Cast

Gregg Henry, Pernell Roberts, Robin Mattson, Grant Goodeve, Robert Culp, Royce D. Applegate, Topo Swope, Ed Begley Jr.

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What is "Hot Rod" about?

A freewheeling drag racer enters a local championship meet and finds himself head-to-head with the tyrannical town boss who has already arranged for his own son to win.

When was "Hot Rod" released?

Hot Rod was released in 1979.

Who stars in "Hot Rod"?

The cast includes Gregg Henry, Pernell Roberts, Robin Mattson, Grant Goodeve.