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Vanishing Point

Name: Vanishing Point
Director: Richard C. Sarafian
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1971-01-15
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jagger, Victoria Medlin, Gilda Texter

1971 · 1h 45m · Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

IMDb 7.2 Metacritic 61 RT 62%

Vanishing Point is a cult classic with style to burn—a hypnotic road movie that's more about the existential thrill of the drive than plot mechanics. The scores are middling, but this 1971 gem has aged into something genuinely special for patient viewers who dig deliberate pacing and killer '70s vibes. Watch it tonight if you want something weird and atmospheric; skip it if you need constant action.

Plot

Kowalski works for a car delivery service, and takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to drive from Colorado to San Francisco. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours.

Director: Richard C. Sarafian

Cast: Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jagger, Victoria Medlin, Gilda Texter

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