Top Cast
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Gregg Henry
Brian Edison
Pernell Roberts
Sheriff Marsden
Robin Mattson
Jenny
Grant Goodeve
Sonny Munn
Robert Culp
T.L. Munn
Royce D. Applegate
Johnny Hurricane
Topo Swope
Sprout
Ed Begley Jr.
Clay
Bruce M. Fischer
Cannonball
Eric Holland
Barry Hogue
Julie Gibson
Violet
Carmen Argenziano
Cameraman
Gene Borkan
Soundman
Lisa Cori
Sheila
Richard Davis
Engineer
Gary Goetzman
Security Guard
Randy Gray
Lefty
Brian Libby
Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Armitage
- Screenplay & Story
- George Armitage
- Original Score
- Michael Simpson
- Original Title
- Hot Rod
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Armitage
George Armitage
Michael Simpson
Andrew Davis
William Neel, Carroll Sax
Sam Manners
Department Leadership Roster
George Armitage
Director
George Armitage
Writer
William Neel
Editor
Carroll Sax
Editor
Michael Baugh
Production Design
Andrew Davis
Director of Photography
Sam Manners
Producer
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Rod
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Rod about?
A freewheeling drag racer enters a local championship meet and finds himself head-to-head with the tyrannical town boss who has already arranged for his own son to win.
Who directed Hot Rod?
Hot Rod was directed by George Armitage.
Who stars in Hot Rod?
The principal cast of Hot Rod includes Gregg Henry, Pernell Roberts, Robin Mattson, Grant Goodeve, Robert Culp.
When was Hot Rod released and how long is it?
Hot Rod was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Hot Rod?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot Rod was composed by Michael Simpson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Rod?
Hot Rod holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).