Checkered Flag or Crash
“You gotta be TOUGH to win...and CRAZY to try!”
Synopsis
Hard-charging race car driver "Walkaway" Madden, nicknamed so for his history of walking away from car crashes, just wants to win the big Manilla 1000 off-road race. Photojournalist C.C. Wainwright intends to ride with him in that race. But Walkaway just wants to get rid of her. Fast-talking promoter Bo Cochran wants the race completed by any means necessary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Allin
- Original Score
- Mel Mandel, Norman Sachs
- Original Title
- Checkered Flag or Crash
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Gibson
Michael Allin
Mel Mandel, Norman Sachs
Alan Hume
Allan Holzman
Fred Weintraub, Paul M. Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Gibson
Director
Michael Allin
Writer
Fred Weintraub
Producer
Mel Mandel
Original Music Composer
Norman Sachs
Original Music Composer
Paul M. Heller
Producer
Ted Duncan
Stunt Coordinator
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Allan Holzman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Checkered Flag or Crash about?
Hard-charging race car driver "Walkaway" Madden, nicknamed so for his history of walking away from car crashes, just wants to win the big Manilla 1000 off-road race. Photojournalist C.C. Wainwright intends to ride with him in that race. But Walkaway just wants to get rid of her. Fast-talking promoter Bo Cochran wants the race completed by any means necessary.
Who directed Checkered Flag or Crash?
Checkered Flag or Crash was directed by Alan Gibson.
Who stars in Checkered Flag or Crash?
The principal cast of Checkered Flag or Crash includes Joe Don Baker, Susan Sarandon, Larry Hagman, Alan Vint, Parnelli Jones.
When was Checkered Flag or Crash released and how long is it?
Checkered Flag or Crash was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Checkered Flag or Crash?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Checkered Flag or Crash was composed by Mel Mandel, Norman Sachs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Checkered Flag or Crash?
Checkered Flag or Crash holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).