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Pit Stop

1969 · 91 min · Director: Jack Hill

Pit Stop (1969) is an action drama, directed by Jack Hill. It stars Brian Donlevy and Richard Davalos. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 91-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What Pit Stop Is About

Rick Bowman, a drag racing street punk, comes to the attention of crafty businessman Grant Willard. Willard bails him out of jail and offers him sponsorship as a stock car driver. Bowman accepts and enters the demolition derby-adjacent world of "figure eight" racing. As Bowman moves up in the ranks, his regard for his friends slips-- giving way to outright obsession with becoming the best.

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What is Pit Stop about?

Rick Bowman, a drag racing street punk, comes to the attention of crafty businessman Grant Willard. Willard bails him out of jail and offers him sponsorship as a stock car driver.

Where can I watch Pit Stop?

Pit Stop is available to watch on digital platforms such as Night Flight Plus, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, ARROW. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Pit Stop?

Pit Stop runs for 91 minutes (1h 31m).

When did Pit Stop come out?

Pit Stop was released in 1969.

Who directed Pit Stop?

Pit Stop was directed by Jack Hill.

Who stars in Pit Stop?

Pit Stop stars Brian Donlevy, Richard Davalos, Ellen Burstyn, Sid Haig.

What is Pit Stop's rating?

Pit Stop holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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