Eat My Dust
“A Very Funny Car.”
Synopsis
Hoover Nielbold is a car-crazy teenager who, in order to impress the hottest girl in school, takes her for a ride in a souped-up race car owned by local racer Big Bubba Jones. Hoover's father Harry, who's also the local sheriff is furious at the situation and orders his bumbling deputies to go after him. With the Sheriff's office overflowing with concerned parents and citizens and his deputies failing to catch him. He enlists the help of Jones and fellow racers to capture him. It culminates in a thrilling car chase finale through the rural countryside.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-20
Top Cast
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Ron Howard
Hoover Niebold
Christopher Norris
Darlene Kurtz
Brad David
Billy B. Westerby
Kathy O'Dare
Miranda Smith
Clint Howard
George Poole Jr.
Peter Isacksen
Junior Hale (as Pete Isacksen)
Jessica Potter
Lallie Chandler
Warren J. Kemmerling
Sheriff Harry Niebold (as Warren Kemmerling)
Charles Howerton
Dep. Jay Beah
Kedric Wolfe
Dep. Brookside
John Kramer
Dep. Sebastiani
W.L. Luckey
Dep. Gallo
Rance Howard
Clark
Dave Madden
Big Bubba Jones
Paul Bartel
Bruno Smith
Corbin Bernsen
Roy Puire
Jerry Fujikawa
Chou Lick
John Thompson
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles B. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Griffith
- Original Score
- David Grisman
- Original Title
- Eat My Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles B. Griffith
Charles B. Griffith
David Grisman
Eric Saarinen
Tina Hirsch
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Charles B. Griffith
Director
Charles B. Griffith
Writer
Roger Corman
Producer
David Grisman
Original Music Composer
Eric Saarinen
Director of Photography
Tina Hirsch
Editor
Ronald Ross
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Eat My Dust
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What is Eat My Dust about?
Hoover Nielbold is a car-crazy teenager who, in order to impress the hottest girl in school, takes her for a ride in a souped-up race car owned by local racer Big Bubba Jones. Hoover's father Harry, who's also the local sheriff is furious at the situation and orders his bumbling deputies to go after him. With the Sheriff's office overflowing with concerned parents and citizens and his deputies failing to catch him. He enlists the help of Jones and fellow racers to capture him. It culminates in a thrilling car chase finale through the rural countryside.
Who directed Eat My Dust?
Eat My Dust was directed by Charles B. Griffith.
Who stars in Eat My Dust?
The principal cast of Eat My Dust includes Ron Howard, Christopher Norris, Brad David, Kathy O'Dare, Clint Howard.
When was Eat My Dust released and how long is it?
Eat My Dust was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Eat My Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eat My Dust was composed by David Grisman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eat My Dust?
Eat My Dust holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).