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Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.
Language
Budget$450,000
Revenue $2,544
English
Budget$450,000
Revenue $2,544
Keywords
california
panic
chase
gas station
falsely accused
cliff
deputy
car crash
truck
salesman
stalking
cowardliness
desert
truck driver
based on short story
road rage
school bus
dangerous driving
eighteen wheeler
locked bumpers
overheating
railroad crossing
Casts

Dennis Weaver
David Mann

Jacqueline Scott
Mrs. Mann

Eddie Firestone
Cafe Owner

Lou Frizzell
Bus Driver

Gene Dynarski
Man in Cafe

Lucille Benson
Lady at Snakerama

Tim Herbert
Gas Station Attendant
Charles Seel
Old Man

Shirley O'Hara
Waitress

Alexander Lockwood
Old Man in Car
Amy Douglass
Old Woman in Car
Dick Whittington
Radio Interviewer (voice)

Carey Loftin
The Truck Driver

Dale Van Sickel
Car Driver
Shawn Steinman
Girl on school bus
Crews

Richard Matheson
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
George Eckstein
Producer
Frank Morriss
Editor

Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer

Steven Spielberg
Director
Robert S. Smith
Art Direction
Sal Blydenburgh
Set Decoration

Richard Matheson
Story

Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Sherman Kunkel
Camera Operator

Dale Van Sickel
Stunts
Carol Daniels
Stunts
Edwin S. Hall
Sound

James Fargo
Assistant Director
Sam Freed Jr.
Musician
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