Speedtrap (1977)

After a wave of unsolved car thefts, an insurance company calls in private investigator Pete Nobeck to solve the case. While the chief of police isn't thrilled about having an outsider come... See full summary »

Director:

Earl Bellamy

Writers:

Fred Mintz (story), Henry C. Parke (story),

Stars:

Joe Don Baker, Tyne Daly, Richard Jaeckel

Cast

Credited cast:
Joe Don Baker	...	Pete Novick
Tyne Daly	...	Niffty Nolan
Richard Jaeckel	...	Billy
Robert Loggia	...	Spillano
Morgan Woodward	...	Capt. Hogan
Lana Wood	...	New Blossom
Timothy Carey	...	Loomis
James Griffith	...	Wino
Lucky Hayes	...	Head Police Dispatcher
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Roberta Collins	...	Ms. Hastings, student driver
Larry Dunn	...	Mr Barth - driving instructor
Earl W. Smith	...	Frostie

Storyline

After a wave of unsolved car thefts, an insurance company calls in private investigator Pete Nobeck to solve the case. While the chief of police isn't thrilled about having an outsider come and show up his men, one of the officers is a former girlfriend of Nobeck's who's more than willing to help him out in any way she can. After a long and convoluted investigation with false leads, psychics and the mafia, Nobeck at last unravels the identity of the thief.

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Plot Keywords:

insurance company | psychic | mafia | thief | car theft | 

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Taglines:

Crazy for speed and driving for revenge!

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hizli yasayanlar

Filming Locations:

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Intertamar

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the final car chase, the dent on the front of the Corvette disappears and reappears between shots.

User Reviews

I'm just partial to B movies !

I lived in Phoenix at the time when this was filmed and recognize some things that are now long gone, so watching this movie holds a lot of sentimental nostalgia for me. Some of the scenes were filmed right in the parking lot of the downtown Phoenix police station (built in 1974) The garage where Richard Jaeckel's character works (located at 9th Avenue & Jefferson) was a real auto repair facility called Paul's. Some of the street scenes look like they were filmed in Tucson as well. The antique auto show scenes are right near City Hall. I watch this at least 4 to 5 times a year. Not bad for something I paid $3 for at a truck stop!