The Devil On Wheels (1947): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Devil On Wheels is a 1947 drama directed by Crane Wilbur, starring Darryl Hickman as Michael 'Micky' Clark, James Cardwell and Lenita Lane. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Crane Wilbur
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- PRC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil On Wheels About?
The premise of The Devil On Wheels without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A reckless teen speeds away from police in his souped‑up hot‑rod, only to crash into another car. In a shocking twist, the occupants he unintentionally kills are his own mother and his best friend, who also drives a hot‑rod, forcing him to confront the devastating consequences of his reckless thrill‑seeking.
The Devil On Wheels Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- psychotronic film
- poverty row film
- low budget film
- double feature film
- hot rod racing
- teen angst
- cigarette smoking
- california
- street racing
- damsel in distress
- hit and run accident
- trial judge
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- hospital nurse
- police detective
- deception
- grief
- reprisal
- retribution
- remorse
- distressed family
- illegal racing
- slang
- bikini
- vindication
- juvenile delinquency
- juke box
- hang out
- curfew
- grindhouse film
- car
- automobile racing
- teenager
- independent film
Where to Watch The Devil On Wheels
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Devil On Wheels Cast & Characters
Darryl Hickman leads the cast as Michael 'Micky' Clark, with James Cardwell as Jeff Clark and Lenita Lane as Mrs. Clark. Directed by Crane Wilbur; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Crane Wilbur
- Darryl Hickman as Michael 'Micky' Clark
- James Cardwell as Jeff Clark
- Lenita Lane as Mrs. Clark
- Ann Burr as Judy Clark
Also Starring in The Devil On Wheels
· 7 more- Robert Arthur Todd Powell
- Damian O'Flynn John Clark
- Terry Moore Rusty Davis (as Jan Ford)
- Sue England Peggy Andrews
- John Hamilton Mr. Davis
- William Forrest Judge Roger Tanner
- Noreen Nash Sue Tanner
The Devil On Wheels Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil On Wheels from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Michael ‘Micky’ Clark [Darryl Hickman] turns his Ford roadster into a hot rod, teaming up with his friend Robert Arthur Todd to chase speed. Their shared project is guided by Michael’s older brother James Cardwell Jeff, a former combat pilot who learned everything there is to know about engines and now shares that know-how with his younger kin. The trio bonds over the thrill of tuning engines, swapping stories about their rides, and dreaming of the day their souped-up car will truly shine on the open street. Together, they imagine a future where speed is a language they speak fluently, and Jeff’s experience lends them a streetwise confidence that feels almost invincible.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil On Wheels, scene by scene
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Movies Like The Devil On Wheels
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Wild Ride, The Devil Is Driving and Hot Rods to Hell.
The Devil On Wheels FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Devil On Wheels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil On Wheels?
The Devil On Wheels runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was The Devil On Wheels released?
The Devil On Wheels was released on February 15, 1947.
Who directed The Devil On Wheels?
The Devil On Wheels was directed by Crane Wilbur.
More films by Crane Wilbur Who is in the cast of The Devil On Wheels?
The Devil On Wheels stars Darryl Hickman as Michael 'Micky' Clark, James Cardwell as Jeff Clark and Lenita Lane as Mrs. Clark, among 11 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Devil On Wheels?
In the US, The Devil On Wheels is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Devil On Wheels have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil On Wheels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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