Convoy (1978)
Ain't nothin' gonna get in their way!
Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.
Cast
- Kris Kristofferson - Rubber Duck
- Ali MacGraw - Melissa
- Burt Young - Pig Pen
- Madge Sinclair - Widow Woman
- Franklyn Ajaye - Spider Mike
- Brian Davies - Chuck Arnoldi
- Seymour Cassel - Governor Haskins
- Cassie Yates - Violet
- Walter Kelley - Hamilton
- Ernest Borgnine - Lyle Wallace
Screenplay
- Chip Davis (Story)
- Bill L. Norton (Screenplay)
- Bill L. Norton (Screenstory)
- C.W. McCall (Story)
Themes
Action-Packed Excitement, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Knockout and Spirit in the Boxing Ring
Keywords
police brutality, waitress, police, chase, fight, highway, protest, car crash, road trip, truck, marijuana, based on song, poem or rhyme, truck driver, cb radio, convoy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Convoy about?
- Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.
- Who directed Convoy?
- Convoy was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
- Who stars in Convoy?
- Convoy stars Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Burt Young, Madge Sinclair, Franklyn Ajaye, Brian Davies.
- How long is Convoy?
- Convoy has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Convoy?
- Convoy is a Action, Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Convoy?
- Convoy had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Convoy gross?
- Convoy grossed $45M worldwide.
- Where was Convoy produced?
- Convoy was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Convoy?
- The themes of Convoy include: Action-Packed Excitement, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Knockout and Spirit in the Boxing Ring.