Two young men in a fast car travel through Georgia in the summer of 1958 en route to enter the National Championship drag races in California. In Macon County they pick up a wild girl who brings trouble and attract the ire of a local cop.
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Title: Return to Macon County (1975)
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Cast
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| Nick Nolte | ... | Bo Hollinger | |
| Don Johnson | ... | Harley McKay | |
| Robin Mattson | ... | Junell | |
| Robert Viharo | ... | Sergeant Wittaker | |
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Eugene Daniels | ... | Tom |
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Matt Greene | ... | Pete |
| Devon Ericson | ... | Betty | |
| Ron Prather | ... | Steve | |
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Philip Crews | ... | Larry |
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Laura Sayer | ... | Libby |
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Walt Guthrie | ... | Big Man in Coffee Shop |
| Mary Ann Hearn | ... | Pat | |
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Sam Kilman | ... | Cook |
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Bill Moses | ... | Sheriff Jackson |
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Pat O'Connor | ... | Officer Harris |
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Two small-town young men, drag racer Bo and mechanic Harley, embark on a road trip from Georgia to California with the intention of entering the Grand National Championship drag races in California. But it's not long before the innocent-minded friends realize this journey will bring them more than they bargained for. Trouble greets them in the form of a runaway waitress who insists on traveling with them, a group of high school boys who don't like losing a street race, and a police sergeant who is determined to throw them in jail.
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Two guys, a chick and the hottest '57 Chevy on the road! See more »Genres:
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(uncredited)
Written by Otis Blackwell
Performed by Sandy Nelson
Courtesy United Artists Music and Records Group, Inc.
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Bo and Harley's car is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport coupe. In 2014, one of the cars used in this film was found in a garage in Kentucky. At least two cars were used for this picture - one for medium and long shots, and one that had holes drilled in it for camera mounts for close-ups. It was the camera-mount car that was discovered in Kentucky. See more »Goofs
When Bo and Harley are in the small grocery store talking in an aisle, the packaging of all the items on the shelves is from the 1970s, not from when the story supposedly takes place in 1958. For instance, the Hamburger Helper Bo is leaning against wasn't introduced until 1971. See more »Soundtracks
Don't Be Cruel(uncredited)
Written by Otis Blackwell
Performed by Sandy Nelson
Courtesy United Artists Music and Records Group, Inc.
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23 July 1975 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$800,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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If anyone born in the late 40's to mid 50's doesn't see this as a symbol of their times, then they're not from the late 40's or 50's. Period. Great vernacular of the times and the emotions we all felt. Too bad they don't make a "modern" version of this movie. The actors seemed so young in this movie, but they're about the same age as I am, so it seems so real to me. Give it a try and see what you think. Especially if you're in your mid to late fifties or early sixties. We're all the same generation and it must strike a familiar cord with you. It is much like the classics like "Of Mice and Men" by Steinbeck. I didn't really put much stock into all of that back in my high school days and early college days, but it's all coming together now. Give a look-see. You'll know what I'm talking about.