Pit Stop
“Raw guts for glory! Flesh against steel!”
Synopsis
Rick Bowman, a drag racing street punk, comes to the attention of crafty businessman Grant Willard. Willard bails him out of jail and offers him sponsorship as a stock car driver. Bowman accepts and enters the demolition derby-adjacent world of "figure eight" racing. As Bowman moves up in the ranks, his regard for his friends slips-- giving way to outright obsession with becoming the best.
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Pit Stop (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-31
Top Cast
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Brian Donlevy
Grant Willard
Richard Davalos
Rick Bowman
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen McCleod
Sid Haig
Hawk Sidney
Beverly Washburn
Jolene
George Washburn
Ed McCleod
Steve Pendleton
Luther
Robert Krist
Al
Ted Duncan
Sonny Simpson
Titus Moede
Moody
Ray Thiel
Roy
Don White
Ace
Jack Seymour
Bob James
Harry Schooler
Harry Schooler
George Barris
George Barris
Sandy Reed
Sandy Reed
Ed Hand
Ed Hand
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Hill
- Original Score
- John Fridge
- Original Title
- Pit Stop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Jack Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hill
Jack Hill
John Fridge
Austin McKinney
Jack Hill
Roger Corman, Lee Strosnider
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hill
Director
Jack Hill
Screenplay
Jack Hill
Editor
Lee Strosnider
Producer
John Fridge
Original Music Composer
Austin McKinney
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pit Stop
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pit Stop about?
Rick Bowman, a drag racing street punk, comes to the attention of crafty businessman Grant Willard. Willard bails him out of jail and offers him sponsorship as a stock car driver. Bowman accepts and enters the demolition derby-adjacent world of "figure eight" racing. As Bowman moves up in the ranks, his regard for his friends slips-- giving way to outright obsession with becoming the best.
Who directed Pit Stop?
Pit Stop was directed by Jack Hill.
Who stars in Pit Stop?
The principal cast of Pit Stop includes Brian Donlevy, Richard Davalos, Ellen Burstyn, Sid Haig, Beverly Washburn.
When was Pit Stop released and how long is it?
Pit Stop was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Pit Stop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pit Stop was composed by John Fridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pit Stop?
Pit Stop holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).