The California Kid(1974)
In this town a speeding ticket is a death sentence.
The California Kid Synopsis
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.
The California Kid (1974) is a action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Richard T. Heffron, released on September 25, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Martin Sheen, Vic Morrow, Michelle Phillips and Stuart Margolin. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard T. Heffron
- Writers:
- Richard Compton
- Producers:
- Howie Horwitz
- Cinematographer:
- Terry K. Meade
- Composer:
- Luchi De Jesus
- Production:
- Universal Television, ABC
- Status:
- Released
The California Kid (1974) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The California Kid before you stream it.
The California Kid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Sheen
as Michael McCord
Vic Morrow
as Sheriff Roy Childress
Michelle Phillips
as Maggie
Stuart Margolin
as Deputy
Nick Nolte
as Buzz Stafford
- Janit Baldwin
Janit Baldwin
as Sissy
Gary Morgan
as Lyle Stafford
Frederic Downs
as Judge J.A. Hooker
- Don Mantooth
Don Mantooth
as Jack
Joe Estevez
as Don McCord
Britt Leach
as Johnny
Norman Bartold
as Howard
Key crew
Directed by Richard T. Heffron, written by Richard Compton, produced by Howie Horwitz.
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The California Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 35 ratings.
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The California Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The California Kid online?
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The California Kid (1974) is available to stream on Darkroom. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The California Kid?
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The main cast of The California Kid (1974) includes Martin Sheen, Vic Morrow, Michelle Phillips, Stuart Margolin and Nick Nolte. The film was directed by Richard T. Heffron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The California Kid released?
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The California Kid was released on September 25, 1974 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The California Kid worth watching?
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The California Kid (1974) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The California Kid?
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Yes. The official The California Kid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.