Pit Stop (1969): Cast & Plot
Pit Stop is a 1969 action drama directed by Jack Hill, starring Richard Davalos as Rick Bowman, Brian Donlevy and Sid Haig. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Jack Hill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jack Hill Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pit Stop About?
The premise of Pit Stop without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raw guts for glory! Flesh against steel! Rick Bowman, a drag‑racing street punk, catches the eye of businessman Grant Willard, who bails him from jail and sponsors him as a stock‑car driver. Bowman dives into figure‑eight demolition‑derby racing, climbing the ranks while his friendships fade, replaced by an obsessive drive to become the best.
Pit Stop Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- figure 8 racing
- dune buggy race
- junkyard
- psychotronic film
- exploitation
- woman wears a bikini
- custom car
- los angeles california
- welding
- drag race
- go go dancing
- car
+11 more Show fewer
- coors beer
- carsploitation
- playing acoustic guitar
- tow truck
- punched in the face
- ambulance
- go go dancer
- automobile racing
- car racing
- product placement
- independent film
Pit Stop Cast & Characters
Richard Davalos leads the cast as Rick Bowman, with Brian Donlevy as Grant Willard and Sid Haig as Hawk Sidney. Directed by Jack Hill; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Hill
- Richard Davalos as Rick Bowman
- Brian Donlevy as Grant Willard
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Sid Haig as Hawk Sidney - Beverly Washburn as Jolene
Also Starring in Pit Stop
· 16 more- Ellen Burstyn Ellen McCleod
- George Washburn Ed McCleod
- Steve Pendleton Luther
- Titus Moede Moody
- George Barris George Barris
- Don White Ace
- Ted Duncan Sonny Simpson
- Sandy Reed Sandy Reed
- Bob James
- Robert Krist Al
- Ray Thiel Roy
- Harry Schooler Harry Schooler
- Ed Hand Ed Hand
- Jack Seymour
- Hal Lane
- Edwin Kissel
More from Jack Hill
More films directed by Jack Hill, best-rated first: Spider Baby or, the Maddest Story Ever Told, Coffy, Foxy Brown and Sorceress.
Pit Stop Plot Summary
What happens in Pit Stop from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rick Bowman is a brash, hustling, opportunistic amateur in the world of figure-8 stock car racing, who attracts the attention of a wealthy promoter, Grant Willard. Willard builds a growing circuit around high-risk events where crashes and injuries are almost guaranteed, and he wants Rick to join the fold.
Rick quickly set out to undermine Hawk Sidney, a popular star known for his bigger-than-life swagger and taunts. He manages to outpace Hawk and even wins the attention of Jolene, a devoted groupie who has been spending time with him. The victory broadens Rick’s appeal and stokes Willard’s confidence in his newest star.
Full summary
The whole story of Pit Stop, scene by scene
Pit Stop Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pit Stop.
How Well Do You Know Pit Stop?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What type of racing is the main focus of the film?
Cars in Pit Stop
135 cars on screen, including the 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 and the 1965 Buick Wildcat.
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1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Main role -
1965 Buick Wildcat Important role -
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Important role -
1955 Chevrolet One-Fifty Important role
Pit Stop Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “The Winner” and “停车站”.
- Also known as
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- The Winner
- 停车站
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Movies Like Pit Stop
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pit Fighter, Burnout and Hot Rods to Hell.
Pit Stop FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pit Stop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pit Stop?
Pit Stop runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Pit Stop released?
Pit Stop was released on May 14, 1969.
Who directed Pit Stop?
Pit Stop was directed by Jack Hill.
More films by Jack Hill Who is in the cast of Pit Stop?
Pit Stop stars Richard Davalos as Rick Bowman, Brian Donlevy as Grant Willard and Sid Haig as Hawk Sidney, among 20 credited actors.
Does Pit Stop have a post-credit scene?
No. Pit Stop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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