Vanishing Point (1971): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Vanishing Point is a 1971 action thriller directed by Richard C. Sarafian, starring Barry Newman, Charlotte Rampling and Dean Jagger. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $12.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Original language
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Thai - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vanishing Point About?
The premise of Vanishing Point without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former rally racer and police officer, Kowalski now makes a living transporting cars. He and a friend make a bet: to drive a Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco in just 15 hours. This challenging journey tests his skills and determination as he pushes the car and himself to the limit.
Vanishing Point Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- driver
- hitchhiker
- haunted by the past
- snake
- on the run
- car driver
- dodge challenger
- radio station
- police chase
- hippie
- car chase
- on the road
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- reckless driving
- rattlesnake
- existentialism
- ex policeman
- speeding
- dying young
- aerial camera shot
- car action
- female hitchhiker
- car
- 1970s
- car delivery
- motorcycle
- california
- highway patrol
- speeding vehicle
- racist
- pursuit
- benzedrine
- loss of loved one
- attempted rape
- female rear nudity
- blind man
- road
- car delivery man
- death of protagonist
- flashback
- suicide
- radio disc jockey
- drugs
- bulldozer
- muscle car
- anti hero
- racial slur
- desert
- independent film
- ex racer
- ex soldier
Vanishing Point Cast
Barry Newman leads the cast, with Charlotte Rampling and Dean Jagger. Directed by Richard C. Sarafian; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard C. Sarafian
Also Starring in Vanishing Point
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Vanishing Point Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Vanishing Point 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 72% User score
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Vanishing Point Plot Summary
What happens in Vanishing Point from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Barry Newman stars as Kowalski, a car delivery driver for Argo’s Car Delivery Service based in Denver, Colorado, who embarks on a gripping journey to deliver a white 1970 Dodge Challenger to San Francisco. This seemingly routine assignment soon reveals itself to be intertwined with Kowalski’s haunting past: flashbacks throughout the film suggest that he might have lost everything he cherished, leading him to this job as a desperate measure. Alternatively, he may just be the embodiment of an adrenaline junkie, craving the thrill of the chase. A decorated Vietnam veteran who has earned the Medal of Honor, Kowalski also has a history as a law enforcement officer, race car driver, and motorcycle racer.
Full summary
The whole story of Vanishing Point, scene by scene
Vanishing Point Box Office
Vanishing Point grossed $12.4 million worldwide. $12.4 million came from the US and Canada and $519 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.4M
- US & Canada
- $12.4M
- International
- $519
Vanishing Point Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette George Hickenlooper on VANISHING POINT
How Well Do You Know Vanishing Point?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the main character Kowalski in 'Vanishing Point'?
Cars in Vanishing Point
103 cars on screen, including the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T and the Caterpillar D8 H.
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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Featured role -
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1968 Dodge Polara Important role -
1965 Harley-Davidson FLHP Electra Glide Important role
Vanishing Point Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Carrera contra el destino” and “Vanishing Point - UK”.
- Also known as
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- Carrera contra el destino
- Vanishing Point - UK
- Grenzpunkt Null
- Fluchtpunkt San Franzisko
- Jakten mot nollpunkten
- Point limite zéro
- Fluchtpunkt San Francisco
- Punto zero
- Corrida Contra o Destino
- Punto límite: Cero
- 粉身碎骨
- Znikający Punkt
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- Száguldás a semmibe
- נקודת היעלמות
- Σαν Φρανσίσκο: Ωρα Μηδέν
- Ölüm Noktası
- Исчезающая точка
- Punctul de dispariție
- 極樂狂飆
- Точка зникнення
- Speed
- Nasta laudassa
- 배니싱 포인트
- Išnykimo taškas
- バニシング・ポイント
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Vanishing Point FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Vanishing Point, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vanishing Point?
Vanishing Point runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Vanishing Point released?
Vanishing Point was released on March 13, 1971.
Who directed Vanishing Point?
Vanishing Point was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
More films by Richard C. Sarafian Who is in the cast of Vanishing Point?
Vanishing Point stars Barry Newman, Charlotte Rampling and Dean Jagger, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Vanishing Point make at the box office?
Vanishing Point grossed $12.4 million worldwide ($12.4 million domestic, $519 international).
How is Vanishing Point rated?
Vanishing Point has 61 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does Vanishing Point have a post-credit scene?
No. Vanishing Point has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Vanishing Point in?
The original language of Vanishing Point is Thai.
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