Fireball 500
Seen it?1966 | 92 min | Drama, Action, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone looking to switch off and smile and people who like their stories at full throttle. Leaves you with something to think about. Fans of Rush should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Stock car racer Dave Owens plays into the hands of whiskey runners by agreeing to drive in a cross-country road race.
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
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Asher
- Frankie AvalonDave
- Annette FunicelloJane
- FabianLeander
- Chill WillsBig Jaw
- Harvey LembeckCharlie Bigg
- Julie ParrishMartha
- Douglas HendersonHastings
- Sandy ReedThe Announcer
- Baynes BarronBronson
- Mary HughesLeander Fan