Fireball 500
“The guys who drive faster, love harder and swing harder than anyone else on earth!”
Synopsis
Stock car racer Dave Owens plays into the hands of whiskey runners by agreeing to drive in a cross-country road race.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Fireball 500 (1966) Official Trailer - Frankie Avalon Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-15
Top Cast
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Frankie Avalon
Dave
Annette Funicello
Jane
Fabian
Leander
Chill Wills
Big Jaw
Harvey Lembeck
Charlie Bigg
Julie Parrish
Martha
Douglas Henderson
Hastings
Sandy Reed
The Announcer
Baynes Barron
Bronson
Mary Hughes
Leander Fan
Salli Sachse
Leander Fan
Patti Chandler
Leander Fan
Jo Collins
Leander Fan
Karla Conway
Leander Fan
Maria McBane
Leander Fan
Hedy Scott
Leander Fan
Linda Opie Bent
Leander Fan
Luree Holmes
Race Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- William Asher, Leo Townsend
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- Fireball 500
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Asher
William Asher, Leo Townsend
Les Baxter
Floyd Crosby
Eve Newman, Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
William Asher
Director
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
William Asher
Writer
Leo Townsend
Writer
Eve Newman
Editor
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
James H. Nicholson
Producer
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fireball 500
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fireball 500 about?
Stock car racer Dave Owens plays into the hands of whiskey runners by agreeing to drive in a cross-country road race.
Who directed Fireball 500?
Fireball 500 was directed by William Asher.
Who stars in Fireball 500?
The principal cast of Fireball 500 includes Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Fabian, Chill Wills, Harvey Lembeck.
When was Fireball 500 released and how long is it?
Fireball 500 was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Fireball 500?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fireball 500 was composed by Les Baxter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fireball 500?
Fireball 500 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).