Two-Lane Blacktop
“no beginning... no end... no speed limit...”
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.
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About Two-Lane Blacktop
Two-Lane Blacktop is a 1971 English-language drama film directed by Monte Hellman. The cast is led by James Taylor, Warren Oates, Dennis Wilson. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings.
Two-Lane Blacktop was produced by Universal Pictures and Michael Laughlin Enterprises and made in United States of America. It was released on July 7, 1971, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Monte Hellman
- Writers
- Will Corry, Rudy Wurlitzer, Floyd Mutrux
- Release date
- July 7, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Michael Laughlin Enterprises
Two-Lane Blacktop cast & crew
Two-Lane Blacktop was directed by Monte Hellman and written by Will Corry, Rudy Wurlitzer, and Floyd Mutrux.
The cast features 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 Harry Dean Stanton as Oklahoma Hitchhiker.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jack Deerson and it was produced by Michael Laughlin.
Is Two-Lane Blacktop worth watching?
Two-Lane Blacktop holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 252 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Two-Lane Blacktop is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Two-Lane Blacktop
James Taylor
The Driver
Warren Oates
G.T.O.
Dennis Wilson
The Mechanic
Laurie Bird
The Girl
Rudy Wurlitzer
Hot Rod Driver
Harry Dean Stanton
Oklahoma Hitchhiker
Jaclyn Hellman
Hot Rod Driver's Girl
Alan Vint
Man in Roadhouse
Katherine Squire
Old Woman
Bill Keller
Texas Hitchhiker
David Drake
Needles Station Attendant
Richard Ruth
Needles Station Mechanic
Two-Lane Blacktop — FAQs
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▸What language is Two-Lane Blacktop in?
Two-Lane Blacktop is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Two-Lane Blacktop?
Two-Lane Blacktop runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Two-Lane Blacktop rated?
Two-Lane Blacktop is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 252 ratings.
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