Hot Rod Girl

Hot Rod Girl

1956 "Teenage terrorists tearing up the streets!"
Hot Rod Girl
Hot Rod Girl

Hot Rod Girl

5 | 1h19m | NR | en | Drama

After his kid brother is killed in a street race, a champion drag-racer quits racing. However, a new kid comes to town determined to force him back into racing so he can take his title--and he's already taken his girlfriend.When his younger brother, Steve, is killed racing a hot-rod, Jeff Northup blames himself for the accident since he had built the car for his brother and had encouraged him to race it, with other boys on a special course provided by police detective Ben Merrill, who is working to reduce the city's hot-rod fatalities by providing supervision for the dangerous hobby. Jeff withdraws from participating in races on Merrill's course and, without his leadership, reverts to racing on the streets. "Bronc" Talbott, a newcomer, makes a play for Jeff's girlfriend, Lisa Vernon. Eventually, the taunting-Talbott forces Jeff into a race which results in the death of a bicycling child, and evidence seems to indicate Jeff was at fault.

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5 | 1h19m | NR | en | Drama , Action , Romance | More Info
Released: July. 04,1956 | Released Producted By: American International Pictures , Nacirema Productions Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
Synopsis

After his kid brother is killed in a street race, a champion drag-racer quits racing. However, a new kid comes to town determined to force him back into racing so he can take his title--and he's already taken his girlfriend.When his younger brother, Steve, is killed racing a hot-rod, Jeff Northup blames himself for the accident since he had built the car for his brother and had encouraged him to race it, with other boys on a special course provided by police detective Ben Merrill, who is working to reduce the city's hot-rod fatalities by providing supervision for the dangerous hobby. Jeff withdraws from participating in races on Merrill's course and, without his leadership, reverts to racing on the streets. "Bronc" Talbott, a newcomer, makes a play for Jeff's girlfriend, Lisa Vernon. Eventually, the taunting-Talbott forces Jeff into a race which results in the death of a bicycling child, and evidence seems to indicate Jeff was at fault.

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Cast

Lori Nelson , Chuck Connors , John Smith

Director

Leslie H. Martinson

Producted By

American International Pictures , Nacirema Productions

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Michael O'Keefe HOT ROD GIRL is one of the many American-International teen oriented films that flickered at the drive-in and equally was part of those Saturday triple features in the ice cold theaters during the duck-tail days. A decent flick that has Chuck Connors playing a concerned cop that helps organize a drag strip to keep illegal drag racing to a minimum making the city streets safer. John Smith is a former champ who has quit racing and is happy to keep his friend's rods tuned. But he is forced to race again in order to avenge his little brother's death and win his sweetheart(Lori Nelson)back. The cast also includes: Frank Gorshin, Mark Andrews, Roxanne Arlen and Dabbs Greer.
andrew-567 *possible spoiler info below*interesting movie, some strange twists & turns, but for me it turned out to be much more than just another 'crazy-teen' movie. the characters are a bit more fully developed. it was a morality-tale of sorts, but you have to wonder though why jeff never really got his act together... good movie overall-- loved seeing those empty california hills from 40 years ago! also the 'riddler' from later tv series batman was fun with his antics-- you get the feeling that frank g. was a big cut-up in school as well!
unclerussie This film will take you back to the days of rock and roll, jukeboxes and of course, hot rods. Well acted (especially by John Smith) and Lori Nelson is real easy to look at (although you might prefer her cool '55 T-bird). It's also fun to watch a pre-Riddler Frank Gorshin in one of his early roles. Get ready to to roll up your sleeves and grease your hair back while you watch "Hot Rod Girl".
elvis-30 Filmed in the San Fernando Valley at the time hot-rods and cruisin' Van Nuys Blvd was really happening!Shots of the San Fernando Drag Strip are priceless to anyone who was there.Why isn't this availble on VHS?????