Return to Macon County movie poster

Return to Macon County

"Two guys, a chick and the hottest '57 Chevy on the road!"

July 23, 1975 1h 30m 6.5/10 (23 votes)

Originally released in 1975. Return to Macon County is a drama film. directed by Richard Compton.

Starring Nick Nolte, Don Johnson, and Robin Mattson

Synopsis

In 1958, two teenagers take their pride and joy, a hopped-up Chevy, and start a cross-country journey to enter it in the National Championship drag races in California. Along the way they hook up with a pretty but dingy waitress who quits her job and hops in their car--and turns out to be more trouble than they thought--drag-race a gang of town punks who lose to to them and then accuse them of cheating, and come up against a local cop who is obsessed with putting these two "juvenile delinquents" in jail.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 23, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (23 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • American International Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return to Macon County about?

In 1958, two teenagers take their pride and joy, a hopped-up Chevy, and start a cross-country journey to enter it in the National Championship drag races in California. Along the way they hook up w...

Who directed Return to Macon County?

Return to Macon County was directed by Richard Compton.

How long is Return to Macon County?

Return to Macon County has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Return to Macon County released?

Return to Macon County was released on July 23, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Return to Macon County?

The main cast of Return to Macon County includes Nick Nolte, Don Johnson, Robin Mattson, Robert Viharo, Matt Greene.