The Gumball Rally
“It's a hilarious coast-to-coast, 180 mile-an-hour, go-for-broke, outrageous road race with the world's most expensive cars. And it's all just for glory and a gumball machine.”
Synopsis
A group of people from different backgrounds have one thing in common: when they hear the world "gumball" whispered by one of the others, they know that it's time for the Gumball Rally: a no-holds barred, secret, winner-take-all rally across the USA.
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The Gumball Rally - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Michael Sarrazin
Michael Bannon (Cobra Team)
Norman Burton
Lieutenant Roscoe
Gary Busey
Gibson (Camaro Team)
John Durren
Ace Preston / Mr. Guts - Camaro Team
Raúl Juliá
Franco
Susan Flannery
Alice - Porsche Team
Harvey Jason
Lapchick the Mad Hungarian - Kawasaki
Steven Keats
Kandinsky - Dodge Team
Tim McIntire
Steve 'Smitty' Smith - Ferrari Team
Joanne Nail
Jane - Porsche Team
J. Pat O'Malley
Barney Donahue - Mercedes Team
Tricia O'Neil
Angie - Rolls Royce
Lázaro Pérez
Jose - Rolls Royce
Nicholas Pryor
Prof. Samuel Graves - Cobra Team
Vaughn Taylor
Andy McAllister - Mercedes Team
Wally Taylor
Avila - Dodge Team
Colleen Camp
Franco's Date
Red Colbin
Sheriff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Bail
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Capetanos
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- The Gumball Rally
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- First Artists, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Bail
Leon Capetanos, Charles Bail
Dominic Frontiere
Richard C. Glouner
Gordon Scott, Stuart H. Pappé, Maury Winetrobe
Charles Bail
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Bail
Producer
Richard C. Glouner
Director of Photography
Charles Bail
Director
Leon Capetanos
Screenplay
Gordon Scott
Editor
Stuart H. Pappé
Editor
Maury Winetrobe
Editor
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Eddy Donno
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gumball Rally
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gumball Rally about?
A group of people from different backgrounds have one thing in common: when they hear the world "gumball" whispered by one of the others, they know that it's time for the Gumball Rally: a no-holds barred, secret, winner-take-all rally across the USA.
Who directed The Gumball Rally?
The Gumball Rally was directed by Charles Bail.
Who stars in The Gumball Rally?
The principal cast of The Gumball Rally includes Michael Sarrazin, Norman Burton, Gary Busey, John Durren, Raúl Juliá.
When was The Gumball Rally released and how long is it?
The Gumball Rally was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Gumball Rally make at the box office?
The Gumball Rally grossed $4.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Gumball Rally?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gumball Rally was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gumball Rally?
The Gumball Rally holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).