It's the maximum trip... at maximum speed.
Kowalski works for a car delivery service, and takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to drive from Colorado to San Francisco. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours.
Vanishing Point (1971) is a action, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Richard C. Sarafian, released on January 15, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jagger and Victoria Medlin. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 542 ratings.
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Barry Newman
as Kowalski
Cleavon Little
as Super Soul
Dean Jagger
as Prospector
Victoria Medlin
as Vera Thornton
Gilda Texter
as Nude Rider
Lee Weaver
as Jake
Timothy Scott
as Angel
Robert Donner
as Old Cop
Paul Koslo
as Young Cop
Cherie Foster
as First Girl
Charlotte Rampling
as The Hitchhiker
Tom Reese
as Sheriff
Directed by Richard C. Sarafian, written by Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Malcolm Hart and Barry Hall, produced by Norman Spencer.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 542 ratings.
The last American hero to whom speed means freedom of the soul. Vanishing Point is directed by Richard Sarafian and written by Guillermo Cain. It stars Barry Newman, Cleavon Little and Dean. Jagger. Car delivery driver Kowalski (Newman) tasks himself to get a Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco in a seemingly impossible time. His journey will see him constantly pursued by the police and come into contact…
Reviewed on June 2, 2019
93/100 Attracting the cops to his speeding, a car delivery specialist is pursued by law enforcement through 3 states while driving a souped-up 1970 Dodge Challenger. Arguably the best chase film ever made and not just because of the chase. This film also touches heavily on the '70s culture, intolerance, a police force's incessant need to stop him when all he's really guilty of is speeding, excellent music, and some…
Reviewed on December 10, 2025
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The main cast of Vanishing Point (1971) includes Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jagger, Victoria Medlin and Gilda Texter. The film was directed by Richard C. Sarafian. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Vanishing Point was released on January 15, 1971 and runs for 1h 45m.
Vanishing Point (1971) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 542 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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