Checkered Flag or Crash (1977)

You gotta be TOUGH to win...and CRAZY to try!

Checkered Flag or Crash (1977) poster

Hard-charging race car driver "Walkaway" Madden, nicknamed so for his history of walking away from car crashes, just wants to win the big Manilla 1000 off-road race. Photojournalist C.C. Wainwright intends to ride with him in that race. But Walkaway just wants to get rid of her. Fast-talking promoter Bo Cochran wants the race completed by any means necessary.

Director: Alan Gibson
Genre: Adventure, Action, Comedy
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Norman Sachs, Mel Mandel
Cinematography: Alan Hume
Editing: Allan Holzman
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: Philippines, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

journalist, car race, jungle, off road, prize money

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Alan Gibson
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Action, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Checkered Flag or Crash about?
Hard-charging race car driver "Walkaway" Madden, nicknamed so for his history of walking away from car crashes, just wants to win the big Manilla 1000 off-road race. Photojournalist C.C. Wainwright intends to ride with him in that race. But Walkaway just wants to get rid of her. Fast-talking promoter Bo Cochran wants the race completed by any means necessary.
Who directed Checkered Flag or Crash?
Checkered Flag or Crash was directed by Alan Gibson.
Who stars in Checkered Flag or Crash?
Checkered Flag or Crash stars Joe Don Baker, Susan Sarandon, Larry Hagman, Alan Vint, Parnelli Jones, Logan Clarke.
How long is Checkered Flag or Crash?
Checkered Flag or Crash has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Checkered Flag or Crash?
Checkered Flag or Crash is a Adventure, Action, Comedy film.
Where was Checkered Flag or Crash produced?
Checkered Flag or Crash was produced in Philippines, United States of America.