The Sweet Ride
Seen it?1968 | 110 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
AA tennis bum (Tony Franciosa) and his Malibu Beach buddies hang out with a TV actress (Jacqueline Bisset) headed for trouble.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harvey Hart
- Michael SarrazinDenny McGuire
- Jacqueline BissetVickie Cartwright
- Anthony FranciosaCollie Ransom
- Bob DenverChoo-Choo Burns
- Michele CareyThumper Stevens
- Michael WildingBill Cartwright
- Lara LindsayMartha
- Norma CraneMrs. Cartwright
- Percy RodriguezLieutenant Harvey Atkins
- Warren StevensBrady Caswell