Truck Turner
“Black, bold and bloody mean!”
Synopsis
Truck Turner and his partner Jerry, who make their living as bounty hunters in Los Angeles, are hired to hunt down Gator, a pimp who has skipped bail.
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Truck Turner ≣ 1974 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-16
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Isaac Hayes
Truck
Yaphet Kotto
Blue
Alan Weeks
Jerry
Annazette Chase
Annie
Nichelle Nichols
Dorinda
Sam Laws
Nate
Paul Harris
Gator
Charles Cyphers
Drunk
John Kramer
Desmond
Scatman Crothers
Duke
Dick Miller
Fogarty
Bob Harris
Snow
Jac Emel
Reno
Stan Shaw
Fontana
Wendell Tucker
Wendell
Sonny Barnes
Toro
Don Watters
Val
Eddie Smith
Druggist
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Allin, Oscar Williams
- Original Score
- Isaac Hayes
- Original Title
- Truck Turner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Sequoia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Kaplan
Michael Allin, Oscar Williams, Jerry Wilkes, Leigh Chapman
Isaac Hayes
Charles F. Wheeler
Michael Kahn
Paul M. Heller, Fred Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Allin
Screenplay
Oscar Williams
Screenplay
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Jonathan Kaplan
Director
Isaac Hayes
Original Music Composer
Paul M. Heller
Producer
Fred Weintraub
Producer
Michael Kahn
Editor
Eddie Smith
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Turner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Truck Turner about?
Truck Turner and his partner Jerry, who make their living as bounty hunters in Los Angeles, are hired to hunt down Gator, a pimp who has skipped bail.
Who directed Truck Turner?
Truck Turner was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
Who stars in Truck Turner?
The principal cast of Truck Turner includes Isaac Hayes, Yaphet Kotto, Alan Weeks, Annazette Chase, Nichelle Nichols.
When was Truck Turner released and how long is it?
Truck Turner was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Truck Turner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Truck Turner was composed by Isaac Hayes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Truck Turner?
Truck Turner holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).