Dragstrip Girl
Seen it?1957 | 69 min | Action, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no 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
- Aimed squarely at people who get choked up at a comeback and action fans. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 9 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
- Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.
Girl loves hot cars and a rich dragstrip racer. Her parents don't like either one.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward L. Cahn
- Fay SpainLouise Blake
- Steven TerrellJim Donaldson
- Tommy IvoRick Camden
- Frank GorshinTommy Burns
- John AshleyFred Armstrong
- Judy BamberRhoda
- Russ BenderPolice Lt. Bradley
- Grazia NarcisoMama
- Tito VuoloPapa
- Dorothy BruceAnna Blake