Convoy movie poster

Convoy

"Ain't nothin' gonna get in their way!"

June 27, 1978 1h 50m 6.3/10 (405 votes)

Originally released in 1978. Convoy is a action/comedy film. directed by Sam Peckinpah.

Starring Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, and Burt Young

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 27, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (405 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $45M 3.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$45,000,000

Production Companies

  • United Artists
  • EMI Films

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' tacti...

Who directed Convoy?

Convoy was directed by Sam Peckinpah.

How long is Convoy?

Convoy has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Convoy released?

Convoy was released on June 27, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Convoy?

The main cast of Convoy includes Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Burt Young, Madge Sinclair, Franklyn Ajaye.

Is Convoy worth watching?

Convoy has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 405 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.