The California Kid (1974): Cast
The California Kid is a 1974 action thriller directed by Richard T. Heffron, starring Martin Sheen as Michael McCord, Nick Nolte and Stuart Margolin. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The California Kid About?
The premise of The California Kid without spoilers.
In this isolated community, a speeding ticket is a death sentence. The corrupt sheriff deliberately turns the winding mountain road into a lethal trap, killing any motorist who dares to exceed the limit. When a victim’s brother arrives in his hot‑rod, he investigates his sibling’s death and aims to expose the ruthless lawman.
The California Kid Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- state name in title
- truck stop
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
- plymouth motor vehicle
- plymouth belvedere
- redneck
- 20th century
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- year 1958
- man
- driving
- driving a car
- greaser
- cowardly sheriff
- man drives a car
- death
- sheriff
- small town
- hot rod
- male female relationship
- rural setting
- carsploitation
- killer car
- waitress
- traffic violation
- state line
- speed
- small town police chief
- law
- roadside cafe
- power trip
- mechanic
- junkyard
- jukebox
- impound yard
- gearhead
- fast car
- diner
- dangerous road
- court
- corruption
- corrupt sheriff
- corrupt cop
- car repair
- california
- cafe
The California Kid Cast & Characters
Martin Sheen leads the cast as Michael McCord, with Nick Nolte as Buzz Stafford and Stuart Margolin as Deputy. Directed by Richard T. Heffron; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard T. Heffron
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Martin Sheen as Michael McCord -
Nick Nolte as Buzz Stafford -
Stuart Margolin as Deputy - Joe Estevez as Don McCord
Also Starring in The California Kid
· 16 more- Vic Morrow Sheriff Roy Childress
- Michelle Phillips Maggie
- Gavan O'Herlihy Tom
- Gary Morgan Lyle Stafford
- Norman Bartold Howard
- Britt Leach Johnny
- Trent Dolan Stranger
- Frederic Downs Judge J.A. Hooker
- Barbara Collentine Edith
- Ken Johnson Harlie
- Janit Baldwin Sissy
- Sandy Brown Wyeth Leona
- Don Mantooth Jack
- Monika Henreid Gerry
- Jack McCulloch Pete
- Michael Richardson Charley
More from Richard T. Heffron
More films directed by Richard T. Heffron, best-rated first: Futureworld, Deadly Family Secrets, No Greater Love and The French Revolution.
The California Kid Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The California Kid.
How Well Do You Know The California Kid?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The California Kid
23 cars on screen, including the 1934 Ford V8 and the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere.
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1934 Ford V8 Featured role -
1957 Plymouth Belvedere Main role -
1964 Checker Marathon Minor role -
1954 Chevrolet One-Fifty Minor role
The California Kid Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “O Garoto da Califórnia” and “A kaliforniai kölyök”.
- Also known as
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- O Garoto da Califórnia
- A kaliforniai kölyök
- 加州小子
- A Curva da Morte
- Парень из Калифорнии
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Movies Like The California Kid
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kalifornia, California Straight Ahead and Freeway Killer.
The California Kid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The California Kid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The California Kid?
The California Kid runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The California Kid released?
The California Kid was released on September 25, 1974.
Who directed The California Kid?
The California Kid was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
More films by Richard T. Heffron Who is in the cast of The California Kid?
The California Kid stars Martin Sheen as Michael McCord, Nick Nolte as Buzz Stafford and Stuart Margolin as Deputy, among 20 credited actors.
Does The California Kid have a post-credit scene?
No. The California Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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