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1972
1h 34m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1972

Runtime

1h 34m

Storyline

"The freeway isn't just a road... it's their way of life!"

Gary and Shay are two happy-go-lucky flower children who hitchhike in the beautiful Big Sur-Monterey area of California.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
Oct 1, 1972
Languages
English
Director
Quentin Masters
Production
AVCO Embassy Pictures
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

16 Cast Members

Meg Foster

Meg Foster

Shay

Michael Burns

Michael Burns

Gary

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Smitty

Marianna Hill

Marianna Hill

Lynn

Burke Byrnes

Burke Byrnes

Jack

Michael Conrad

Michael Conrad

Diesel

Larry Hankin

Larry Hankin

Simp

Joyce Van Patten

Joyce Van Patten

Mother

Donald Elson

Donald Elson

Gas Station Attendant

William Murphy

William Murphy

Anna Aries

Anna Aries

Sandra (uncredited)

Eric Butler

Eric

Ed Greenburg

Ed

Jason Goodrow

Danny

Nevada Spencer

Judy

Sundown Spencer

Donald

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