Hot Rod(1979)
Hot Rod Synopsis
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.
Hot Rod (1979) is a action, drama and tv movie film directed by George Armitage, released on May 25, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Gregg Henry, Pernell Roberts, Robin Mattson and Grant Goodeve. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- George Armitage
- Writers:
- George Armitage
- Producers:
- Sam Manners
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Davis
- Production:
- ABC Circle Films
- Status:
- Released
Hot Rod Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gregg Henry
as Brian Edison
Pernell Roberts
as Sheriff Marsden
Robin Mattson
as Jenny
Grant Goodeve
as Sonny Munn
Robert Culp
as T.L. Munn
Royce D. Applegate
as Johnny Hurricane
Topo Swope
as Sprout
Ed Begley Jr.
as Clay
Bruce M. Fischer
as Cannonball
- Eric Holland
Eric Holland
as Barry Hogue
- Julie Gibson
Julie Gibson
as Violet
Carmen Argenziano
as Cameraman
Key crew
Directed by George Armitage, written by George Armitage, produced by Sam Manners.
Explore more Action titles
Hot Rod Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
You may also like
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015
Johnny Tsunami
1999
Little Lord Fauntleroy
1980
Seeds of Yesterday
2015
Primal: Tales of Savagery
2019
The Shepherd
2023
Garage Sale Mystery: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
2016
The Christmas Shoes
2002
Girl Fight
2011
Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors
1991
The Assault
2014
Horse Sense
1999
Jacob
1994
Mansfield Park
2007
Birth of the Dragon
2017
Double Teamed!
2002
Fixed Bayonets!
1951
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder
2022
Little Caesar
1931
The Black Pirate
1926
Movies similar to Hot Rod
Elevator to the Gallows
1958
American Graffiti
1973
Manta, Manta
1991
A Friend of Mine
2006
2 Fast 2 Furious
2003
Speed Racer
2008
Jackers
2011
The Fast and the Furious
2001
A2 Racer
2004
Cannonball Run II
1984
Speed Zone
1989
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
2006
Gone in Sixty Seconds
2000
Grand Prix
1966
The Wraith
1986
Thunderbolt
1995
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
1977
Initial D
2005
3000 Miles
2007
Here on Earth
2000
Hot Rod – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hot Rod online?
+
Hot Rod (1979) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Hot Rod?
+
The main cast of Hot Rod (1979) includes Gregg Henry, Pernell Roberts, Robin Mattson, Grant Goodeve and Robert Culp. The film was directed by George Armitage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hot Rod released?
+
Hot Rod was released on May 25, 1979 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Hot Rod worth watching?
+
Hot Rod (1979) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.