The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Following the crash and explosion of a test rocket, which killed several people, six men volunteer to take explosive rocket-fuel chemical components, in three trucks, over back roads in rugged terrain to a remote missile base. Uncredited "remake" of The Wages of Fear.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard H. LandauScreenplay
- Leith StevensOriginal Music Composer
- Howard W. KochDirector
Cast
- Brian KeithMitch Barton
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr.George Lawrence
- Arthur BatanidesBen
- Sean GarrisonKen Farley
- Dick ForanFrank 'Sarge' Miller
- Perry LopezJoe
- Ed PrentissMr. Nelson
- Merry AndersThe Girl in the Convertible
- Ann DoranEdith Miller
- John DennisPat Farley
- Joanna BarnesLawrence's Wife
- Peter BrownMarine at Bar
Stills
Themes
volunteerremakedeserttruck driverdangerous missionmarital discorddrunkennessfailed brakescompulsive gamblermystery womanchemical leakrunaway bus