Fireball 500(1966)
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Fireball 500 Synopsis
Stock car racer Dave Owens plays into the hands of whiskey runners by agreeing to drive in a cross-country road race.
Fireball 500 (1966) is a drama, action and comedy film directed by William Asher, released on June 7, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Fabian and Chill Wills. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- William Asher
- Writers:
- William Asher, Leo Townsend
- Producers:
- Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
- Cinematographer:
- Floyd Crosby
- Composer:
- Les Baxter
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Fireball 500 (1966) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fireball 500 before you stream it.
Fireball 500 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frankie Avalon
as Dave
Annette Funicello
as Jane
Fabian
as Leander
Chill Wills
as Big Jaw
Harvey Lembeck
as Charlie Bigg
Julie Parrish
as Martha
Douglas Henderson
as Hastings
- Sandy Reed
Sandy Reed
as The Announcer
Baynes Barron
as Bronson
Mary Hughes
as Leander Fan
Salli Sachse
as Leander Fan
- Patti Chandler
Patti Chandler
as Leander Fan
Key crew
Directed by William Asher, written by William Asher and Leo Townsend, produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H. Nicholson.
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Fireball 500 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 18 ratings.
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Fireball 500 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fireball 500 online?
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Fireball 500 (1966) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fireball 500?
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The main cast of Fireball 500 (1966) includes Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Fabian, Chill Wills and Harvey Lembeck. The film was directed by William Asher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fireball 500 released?
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Fireball 500 was released on June 7, 1966 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Fireball 500 worth watching?
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Fireball 500 (1966) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fireball 500?
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Yes. The official Fireball 500 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.