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Vanishing Point

Name: Vanishing Point
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1971-01-15
Cast: Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jagger, Victoria Medlin, Gilda Texter

1971 | 105 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 56 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Taxi Driver or Thelma & Louise, start here.
The mood: Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect drug use.
Made in 1971: an older pace and style.

Kowalski works for a car delivery service, and takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to drive from Colorado to San Francisco. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerStrong
$72 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 126K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard C. Sarafian

Barry NewmanKowalski
Cleavon LittleSuper Soul
Dean JaggerProspector
Victoria MedlinVera Thornton
Gilda TexterNude Rider
Lee WeaverJake
Timothy ScottAngel
Robert DonnerOld Cop
Paul KosloYoung Cop
Cherie FosterFirst Girl