Post by ant-mac on Oct 30, 2018 0:25:41 GMT
VANISHING POINT (1971) 3/5.
A 1971 American action film set on the open road. At the time of its release, it was notable for its scenic film locations across the American Southwest and its social commentary on the post-Woodstock mood in the United States of America. The screenplay was by Guillermo Cain and Barry Hall, based on a story by Malcolm Hart. The film was produced by Norman Spencer and Michael Pearson and it was directed by Richard C Sarafian.
The film deals with a car delivery driver, Kowalski, who leaves Denver, Colorado on a Friday night in a white 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum and is obsessed about delivering it to San Francisco, California by the following Monday. The music for the film soundtrack is provided by Kim Carnes, Delaney, Bonnie & Friends, Big Mama Thornton, Eve, Jimmy Bowen, Longbranch Pennywhistle, Mike Post, Mountain and Pete Carpenter.
It stars Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jagger, John Amos, Severn Darden, Charlotte Rampling, Rita Coolidge, Anthony James and Karl Swenson. I’m not entirely sure if it lives up to its legendary reputation, but it’s certainly still worth a look. However, it might not appeal to everyone.