1966

 

Director: William Asher

Writers: William Asher
Leo Townsend

Release Date: June 7, 1966 (USA)

Genre: Comedy / Action

Plot Synopsis: Stock car racer Dave Owens (Frankie Avalon) plays into the hands of whiskey runners by agreeing to drive in a cross-country road race. He is assisted by Jane Harris (Annette Funicello) and Sonny Leander Fox (Fabian). Soon Dave and Sonny begin a friendly rivalry for Jane. Chill Wills plays Jane's dad Big Jaw Harris. Track action filmed at the Ascot and Saugus Raceways near Los Angeles, local color shot in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Runtime: 92 min

Cast (in credits order)
Frankie Avalon ... Dave Owens
Annette Funicello ... Jane Harris
Fabian ... Sonny Leander Fox
Chill Wills ... Big Jaw Harris
Harvey Lembeck ... Charlie Bigg
Julie Parrish ... Martha Brian
Douglas Henderson ... Jack Hastings (as Doug Henderson)
Baynes Barron ... Fred Bronson
Sandy Reed ... The Announcer
Mary Hughes ... Leander Fan
Patti Chandler ... Leander Fan
Karla Conway ... Leander Fan
Hedy Scott ... Leander Fan
Salli Sachse ... Leander Fan
Jo Collins ... Leander Fan
Maria McBane ... Leander Fan (as Marie McBane)
Linda Bent ... Leander Fan
Luree Holmes
Sue Hamilton ... Farmer's Daughter
Jason Johnson ... Herman
Michael Nader ... Joey (as Mike Nader)
Ed Garner
Carol Byron Len Lesser ... Man in Garage
Renie Riano ... Marthy (as Renee Riano)
R.L. Armstrong ... Herman's Friend (as Tex Armstrong)
Paul Napier
Billy Beck ... Jobber
Eddie Gray
Bill Putney
Vin Scully ... Announcer (voice)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bobby Brack ... Race Driver

Produced by: Samuel Z. Arkoff .... producer
Gene McCabe .... associate producer
James H. Nicholson .... producer
Burt Topper .... co-producer