Convoy

From The Grindhouse Cinema Database

The Tarantino Connection
In the film Death Proof Stuntman Mike's cars (70s Chevy Nova/70s Dodge Charger) feature a replica of the "Rubber Duck" icon hood ornament which was first used in this Sam Peckinpah film on Rubber Duck's truck.

Main Details

  • Released in 1978
  • Color
  • Running Time:110 Min.
  • Production Co: EMI Films
  • Distribution Co: United Artists (1978) (USA) (theatrical)
  • Directed by Sam Peckinpah
  • Written by Bill L. Norton
  • Starring Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine
  • Produced by Michael Deeley, Robert M. Sherman, Barry Spikings, Michael Friedman
  • Original Music by Chip Davis
  • Cinematography by Harry Stradling Jr.
  • Film Editing by Garth Craven, John Wright

Plot Summary

  • Truckers form a mile long "convoy" in support of a trucker's vendetta with an abusive sheriff...Based on the country song of same title by C.W. McCall.

Tagline

  • Kristofferson and MacGraw...ain't nothin' gonna get in their way!
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