Vanishing Point
“It's the maximum trip... at maximum speed.”
Synopsis
Kowalski works for a car delivery service, and takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to drive from Colorado to San Francisco. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours.
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Vanishing Point | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-18
Top Cast
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Barry Newman
Kowalski
Cleavon Little
Super Soul
Dean Jagger
Prospector
Victoria Medlin
Vera Thornton
Gilda Texter
Nude Rider
Lee Weaver
Jake
Timothy Scott
Angel
Robert Donner
Old Cop
Paul Koslo
Young Cop
Cherie Foster
First Girl
Charlotte Rampling
The Hitchhiker
Tom Reese
Sheriff
Valerie Kairys
Second Girl
Severn Darden
J. Hovah
Karl Swenson
Clerk
Anthony James
First Male Hitchhiker
Arthur Malet
Second Male Hitchhiker
Owen Bush
Communications Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 15, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$72.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
55.59x
+$71M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillermo Cabrera Infante
- Original Title
- Vanishing Point
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $72.3M
- Production Studios
- Cupid Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard C. Sarafian
Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Malcolm Hart, Barry Hall
John A. Alonzo
Stefan Arnsten
Michael Pearson, Norman Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Sarafian
Director
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Screenplay
Stefan Arnsten
Editor
Norman Spencer
Producer
Barry Hall
Writer
Louie Elias
Stunt Coordinator
Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vanishing Point
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vanishing Point about?
Kowalski works for a car delivery service, and takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to drive from Colorado to San Francisco. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours.
Who directed Vanishing Point?
Vanishing Point was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
Who stars in Vanishing Point?
The principal cast of Vanishing Point includes Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jagger, Victoria Medlin, Gilda Texter.
When was Vanishing Point released and how long is it?
Vanishing Point was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Vanishing Point?
Vanishing Point had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $72.3M at the worldwide box office (55.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vanishing Point?
Vanishing Point holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).