An over the hill drag racer finds himself considering retirement and ceding the spotlight to his protégé and targeted for replacement by the oil-company executive who sponsors his team.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorDavid Cronenberg

WriterPhil Savath, Courtney Smith, David Cronenberg, Nicholas Campbell

CinematographerMark Irwin

ComposerFred Mollin

EditorRonald Sanders

ProducerMichael Lebowitz, Peter O'Brian, Phil Savath, Courtney Smith

Cast

William Smithas Lonnie 'Lucky Man' Johnson

Claudia Jenningsas Sammy

John Saxonas Phil Adamson

Nicholas Campbellas Billy 'The Kid' Brocker

Don Francksas Elder

Cedric Smithas Gary 'The Blacksmith' Black

Judy Fosteras Candy

Robert Haleyas P.J.

George Buzaas Meatball

David Grahamas Stoner

David Petersenas Slezak

Chuck Chandleras Edmonton Track Announcer

Cheri Hilsabeckas Hitchhiker

Sonya Ratkeas Hitchhiker

Michael Bellas Chuck Randall

Douglas Mainas TV Newscaster

Patricia Goodwinas New Miss Fastco

L. Peter Feldmanas Security Guard

Graham Lightas Track Official

Fred Hodgsonas TV Camera Crew

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