Two-Lane Blacktop
"no beginning... no end... no speed limit..."
Originally released in 1971. Two-Lane Blacktop is a drama film. directed by Monte Hellman.
Starring James Taylor, Warren Oates, and Dennis Wilson
Synopsis
A driver and mechanic drag racing for money cross paths with a female hitchhiker and a drifter who challenges them to a cross-country race.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (249 votes)
Budget
$850K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Taylor
as The Driver
Warren Oates
as G.T.O.
Dennis Wilson
as The Mechanic
Laurie Bird
as The Girl
Rudy Wurlitzer
as Hot Rod Driver
Harry Dean Stanton
as Oklahoma Hitchhiker
Jaclyn Hellman
as Hot Rod Driver's Girl
Alan Vint
as Man in Roadhouse
Katherine Squire
as Old Woman
Bill Keller
as Texas Hitchhiker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $850,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Michael Laughlin Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Two-Lane Blacktop about?
A driver and mechanic drag racing for money cross paths with a female hitchhiker and a drifter who challenges them to a cross-country race.
Who directed Two-Lane Blacktop?
Two-Lane Blacktop was directed by Monte Hellman.
How long is Two-Lane Blacktop?
Two-Lane Blacktop has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Two-Lane Blacktop released?
Two-Lane Blacktop was released on July 7, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Two-Lane Blacktop?
The main cast of Two-Lane Blacktop includes James Taylor, Warren Oates, Dennis Wilson, Laurie Bird, Rudy Wurlitzer.
Is Two-Lane Blacktop worth watching?
Two-Lane Blacktop has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 249 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.