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Still from Race with the Devil — Race with the Devil (1975) — Jack StarrettPhotographed by Robert C. Jessup

Poster for Race with the Devil

Jack Starrett

Race with the Devil

English / 1975 / 1h 28m

Thriller Action Horror

Letterboxd: 3.37/5·9.7K ratings·2.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Two couples vacationing together in an R.V. from Texas to Colorado are terrorized after they witness a murder during a Satanic ritual.

Included in
Highway Horror
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorJack Starrett

WriterLee Frost, Wes Bishop

CinematographerRobert C. Jessup

ComposerLeonard Rosenman

EditorJohn F. Link

ProducerWes Bishop

Cast

Peter Fondaas Roger

Warren Oatesas Frank

Loretta Switas Alice

Lara Parkeras Kelly

R.G. Armstrongas Sheriff Taylor

Clay Tanneras Delbert

Carol Blodgettas Ethel Henderson

Phil Hooveras Mechanic

Ricci Wareas Ricci Ware

Paul A. Partainas Cal Mathers

James N. Harrellas Gun Shop Owner

Karen Milleras Kay

Arkey Blueas Arkey Blue

Jack Starrettas Gas Station Attendant

Wes Bishopas Deputy Dave

R.C. Keeneas Satanist (uncredited)

Joyce Kingas Librarian (uncredited)

Paul Maslanskyas Road Worker in Cowboy Hat (uncredited)

Dan Hewitt Owensas Jay (uncredited)

Tommy Splittgerberas Shop Foreman (uncredited)

Race with the Devil (1975) | Criteria