Eat My Dust
"A Very Funny Car."
Originally released in 1976. Eat My Dust is a action film. directed by Charles B. Griffith. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ron Howard, Christopher Norris, and Brad David
Synopsis
Hoover Nielbold is a car-crazy teenager who, in order to impress the hottest girl in school, takes her for a ride in a souped-up race car owned by local racer Big Bubba Jones. Hoover's father Harry, who's also the local sheriff is furious at the situation and orders his bumbling deputies to go after him. With the Sheriff's office overflowing with concerned parents and citizens and his deputies failing to catch him. He enlists the help of Jones and fellow racers to capture him. It culminates in a thrilling car chase finale through the rural countryside.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ron Howard
as Hoover Niebold
Christopher Norris
as Darlene Kurtz
Brad David
as Billy B. Westerby
Kathy O'Dare
as Miranda Smith
Clint Howard
as George Poole Jr.
Peter Isacksen
as Junior Hale (as Pete Isacksen)
Jessica Potter
as Lallie Chandler
Warren J. Kemmerling
as Sheriff Harry Niebold (as Warren Kemmerling)
Charles Howerton
as Dep. Jay Beah
Kedric Wolfe
as Dep. Brookside
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New World Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eat My Dust about?
Hoover Nielbold is a car-crazy teenager who, in order to impress the hottest girl in school, takes her for a ride in a souped-up race car owned by local racer Big Bubba Jones. Hoover's father Harry...
Who directed Eat My Dust?
Eat My Dust was directed by Charles B. Griffith.
How long is Eat My Dust?
Eat My Dust has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Eat My Dust released?
Eat My Dust was released on April 1, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eat My Dust?
The main cast of Eat My Dust includes Ron Howard, Christopher Norris, Brad David, Kathy O'Dare, Clint Howard.