Death Car on the Freeway
“He Kills With a Van. Beautiful Women Are His Victims. Until One Meets Him Head On!”
Synopsis
A determined TV reporter is out to find a maniac who is methodically attacking lone women drivers on the Los Angeles Freeway by pushing them off the road with his powerful van.
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Death car on the Freeway (1979) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-07
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Shelley Hack
Janette Claussen
George Hamilton
Ray Jeffries
Frank Gorshin
Ralph Chandler
Peter Graves
Lieutenant Haller
Harriet Nelson
Mrs. Sheel
Barbara Rush
Rosemary
Dinah Shore
Lynn Bernheimer
Abe Vigoda
Mr. Frisch
Alfie Wise
Ace Durham
Robert F. Lyons
Barry Hill
Tara Buckman
Jane Guston
Morgan Brittany
Becky Lyons
Nancy Stephens
Christine
Gloria Stroock
Rita Glass
Hal Needham
Mr. Blanchard
Jim Negele
Andy
Sid Haig
Maurie
Buddy Farmer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Screenplay & Story
- William Wood
- Original Score
- Richard Markowitz
- Original Title
- Death Car on the Freeway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- The Shpetner Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Needham
William Wood
Richard Markowitz
Bobby Byrne
Frank Morriss
Stanley Shpetner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Markowitz
Original Music Composer
Craig R. Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Hal Needham
Director
Stanley Shpetner
Producer
Frank Morriss
Editor
Bobby Byrne
Director of Photography
William Wood
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Car on the Freeway
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What is Death Car on the Freeway about?
A determined TV reporter is out to find a maniac who is methodically attacking lone women drivers on the Los Angeles Freeway by pushing them off the road with his powerful van.
Who directed Death Car on the Freeway?
Death Car on the Freeway was directed by Hal Needham.
Who stars in Death Car on the Freeway?
The principal cast of Death Car on the Freeway includes Shelley Hack, George Hamilton, Frank Gorshin, Peter Graves, Harriet Nelson.
When was Death Car on the Freeway released and how long is it?
Death Car on the Freeway was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Car on the Freeway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Car on the Freeway was composed by Richard Markowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Car on the Freeway?
Death Car on the Freeway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).