Seven Second Love Affair
Synopsis
Les Blank's first documentary cinematography job shooting Drag Racers in Long Beach, CA, driving everything from hopped up "Mercs" to Supercharged "Rail Dragsters". These cars could accelerate to over 220 miles/hour in a mile. The film follows the life of Rick "The Iceman" Stewart as he attempts to grab the world's record. Original score by Canned Heat Blues Band.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Abel
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Abel
- Original Title
- Seven Second Love Affair
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Abel
Robert Abel
Pat O'Neill, Les Blank
Sidney Levin
Robert Abel
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Robert Abel
Writer
Robert Abel
Director
Sidney Levin
Editor
Robert Abel
Producer
Les Blank
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Second Love Affair
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What is Seven Second Love Affair about?
Les Blank's first documentary cinematography job shooting Drag Racers in Long Beach, CA, driving everything from hopped up "Mercs" to Supercharged "Rail Dragsters". These cars could accelerate to over 220 miles/hour in a mile. The film follows the life of Rick "The Iceman" Stewart as he attempts to grab the world's record. Original score by Canned Heat Blues Band.
Who directed Seven Second Love Affair?
Seven Second Love Affair was directed by Robert Abel.
Who stars in Seven Second Love Affair?
The principal cast of Seven Second Love Affair includes John Dehner.
When was Seven Second Love Affair released and how long is it?
Seven Second Love Affair was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 58m.