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The California Kid

The California Kid

In this town a speeding ticket is a death sentence.

A sadistic small-town sheriff has a habit of deliberately forcing speeders to their deaths on the mountain roads leading into town. The brother of one of the victims rolls into town in his hot rod to investigate his brother's death.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The California Kid
  • Genres: Action, Thriller, Horror, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1974-09-25
  • Runtime: 74 minutes
  • Rating: 6.2/10 (34 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Universal Television, ABC
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7488
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

as Michael McCord

Vic Morrow

Vic Morrow

as Sheriff Roy Childress

Michelle Phillips

Michelle Phillips

as Maggie

Stuart Margolin

Stuart Margolin

as Deputy

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

as Buzz Stafford

Janit Baldwin

Janit Baldwin

as Sissy

Gary Morgan

Gary Morgan

as Lyle Stafford

Frederic Downs

Frederic Downs

as Judge J.A. Hooker

Don Mantooth

Don Mantooth

as Jack

Joe Estevez

Joe Estevez

as Don McCord

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

ABC Movie of the Week promo The California Kid 1974

External Links

Keywords

small townsheriffhot rodcar crashmurdersmall town sheriff

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The California Kid?

The California Kid is a Action, Thriller, Horror, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1974-09-25.

Who are the main actors in The California Kid?

The main cast includes Martin Sheen, Vic Morrow, Michelle Phillips, Stuart Margolin, Nick Nolte, .

Where can I watch The California Kid online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The California Kid is available.

Is The California Kid based on a true story?

In this town a speeding ticket is a death sentence.

What is the IMDb rating of The California Kid?

The California Kid has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 34 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The California Kid?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The California Kid?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Television, ABC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The California Kid filmed?

The California Kid was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The California Kid?

The total runtime of The California Kid is 74 minutes.

Is The California Kid suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The California Kid?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The California Kid.

Does The California Kid have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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