Two-Lane Blacktop(1971)
“no beginning... no end... no speed limit...”
Overview
A driver and mechanic drag racing for money cross paths with a female hitchhiker and a drifter who challenges them to a cross-country race.
Director
Monte Hellman
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$850K
Cast
James Taylor
as The Driver
Warren Oates
as G.T.O.
Dennis Wilson
as The Mechanic
Laurie Bird
as The Girl
Rudy Wurlitzer
as Hot Rod Driver
Harry Dean Stanton
as Oklahoma Hitchhiker
Jaclyn Hellman
as Hot Rod Driver's Girl
Alan Vint
as Man in Roadhouse
Katherine Squire
as Old Woman
Bill Keller
as Texas Hitchhiker
David Drake
as Needles Station Attendant
Richard Ruth
as Needles Station Mechanic
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$850K
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Michael Laughlin Enterprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Two-Lane Blacktop?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Two-Lane Blacktop (1971).
What is Two-Lane Blacktop about?▼
A driver and mechanic drag racing for money cross paths with a female hitchhiker and a drifter who challenges them to a cross-country race.
Who directed Two-Lane Blacktop?▼
Two-Lane Blacktop was directed by Monte Hellman and released in 1971. It is a drama film.
How long is Two-Lane Blacktop?▼
Two-Lane Blacktop has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Two-Lane Blacktop?▼
The cast of Two-Lane Blacktop includes James Taylor as The Driver, Warren Oates as G.T.O., Dennis Wilson as The Mechanic, Laurie Bird as The Girl, Rudy Wurlitzer as Hot Rod Driver and more.
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