Convoy
“Ain't nothin' gonna get in their way!”
Synopsis
Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.
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Conan O'Brien on Convoy
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Top Cast
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Kris Kristofferson
Rubber Duck
Ali MacGraw
Melissa
Burt Young
Pig Pen
Madge Sinclair
Widow Woman
Franklyn Ajaye
Spider Mike
Brian Davies
Chuck Arnoldi
Seymour Cassel
Governor Haskins
Cassie Yates
Violet
Walter Kelley
Hamilton
Ernest Borgnine
Lyle Wallace
Jackson D. Kane
Big Nasty
Billy E. Hughes
Pack Rat
Whitey Hughes
White Rat
Bill Coontz
Old Iguana
Tommy J. Huff
Lizard Tongue
Larry Spaulding
Bald Eagle
Randy Brady
Sneaky Snake
Allen Keller
Rosewell
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 2, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.75x
+$33M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill L. Norton
- Original Score
- Chip Davis
- Original Title
- Convoy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45M
- Production Studios
- EMI Films, Robert M. Sherman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Peckinpah
Bill L. Norton, Chip Davis, C.W. McCall
Chip Davis
Harry Stradling Jr.
John Wright, Garth Craven
Michael Deeley, Robert M. Sherman, Barry Spikings
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Carrere
Production Design
Bill L. Norton
Screenplay
John Wright
Editor
Chip Davis
Original Music Composer
Sam Peckinpah
Director
Robert M. Sherman
Producer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Garth Craven
Editor
Gary Combs
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 — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Convoy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Convoy about?
Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.
Who directed Convoy?
Convoy was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Who stars in Convoy?
The principal cast of Convoy includes Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Burt Young, Madge Sinclair, Franklyn Ajaye.
When was Convoy released and how long is it?
Convoy was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Convoy?
Convoy had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $45M at the worldwide box office (3.75 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Convoy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Convoy was composed by Chip Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Convoy?
Convoy holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).