Roadracers (1994) (TV)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Robert Rodriguez

Writers (WGA):

Robert Rodriguez (written by) &
Tommy Nix (written by)

Release Date:

22 July 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Cynical look at a 50's rebellious Rocker who has to confront his future, thugs with knives, and the crooked town sheriff. |

Plot Keywords:

Rock Music | 1950s | Juvenile Delinquent | Rivalry | Automobile Racing

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

David Arquette	...	Dude Delaney
John Hawkes	...	Nixer
Salma Hayek	...	Donna
Jason Wiles	...	Teddy Leather
William Sadler	...	Sarge
O'Neal Compton	...	J.T.
Christian Klemash	...	Crony 1
Aaron Vaughn	...	Crony 2
Tammy Brady Conrad	...	Julie
Mark Lowenthal	...	Rookie
Karen Landry	...	Donna's Mom
Lance LeGault	...	Donna's Dad (as Lance Le Gault)
Tommy Nix	...	Drummer
Gina Mari	...	Wanda
Boti Bliss	...	Julie's Friend

Also Known As:

Rebel Highway

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some violence.

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Spain:18 | UK:15 | USA:R

Company:

Spelling Films International

Trivia:

Shot entirely in 13 days.

Quotes:

Dude: How did you fare with that little number the other night?
Nixer: I got the muff punt.
Dude: Should've at least tea bagged her.
Nixer: Tea bagged her... What's that?
Nixer: It's when you dip one of your 'nads in and out of her mouth.

Movie Connections:

Edited into "Rebel Highway: Roadracers (#1.1)" (1994)

Soundtrack:

The Shadow Knows

The 50's like they never showed them in the 50's!

I first heard about this movie from a friend who knew of my love for the 50's rockabilly era, and I must admit I had my reservations. David Arquette, the kooky 1-800-CALL-ATT guy, as a tough, ultra-cool 50's rebel? I didn't think it could possibly work. Then I watched the movie, and discovered just how well casting an actor against type can work. Arquette truly brought Dude Delaney to life, and he was also fortunate enough to be surrounded by a perfect supporting cast. I especially liked O'Neal Compton as diner proprietor J.T. and the always-dependable William Sadler as Sarge, although John Hawkes, as lovable 'freak' Nixer, stole every scene he appeared in. Salma Hayek did a good job of making me alternately love and hate her Donna. Overall, I thought Roadracers was a lot of fun - quirky, exciting, funny, and with a great rockabilly soundtrack that had me dancing in my living room. Bravo to Robert Rodriguez - go, cat, go!!!!