Roadracers (1994)

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

Director:

Robert Rodriguez

Writers:

Robert Rodriguez, Tommy Nix

Stars:

David Arquette, John Hawkes, Salma Hayek

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

teensploitation | psychotronic film | mexican actress playing american character | teen movie | rivalry | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shot entirely in 13 days.

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Goofs

Near the beginning of the drag race with Julie's hair on fire, in a wide shot from the front of the cars, Julie's friend can be seen with her sweater on Julie's head before she's seen taking off that sweater to put out the fire a few moments later.

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Quotes

Nixer: [holds up a French fry on a toothpick] Looky here, J.T. From here
[point at French fry]
Nixer: to eternity
[points away from it]
Nixer: is the time before I was born. And from here
[point to the other side of the French fry]
Nixer: to eternity
[points away from it]
Nixer: is the time after I die. This...
[points to the length of the French fry]
[...]

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Crazy Credits

Interspersed with the cast credits are outtakes.

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Connections

Edited into Rebel Highway: Roadracers (1994)

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Soundtracks

One Cup of Coffee
Written by Glen Troutman
Published by Ridgetop Music (PRS)
Performed by Glen Glenn
Courtesy of Ace Records Ltd.

User Reviews

one line summary

This movie is just nuts. It's a true original. It has so many little things that are just stupid and seem to have no point, but is ultimately tied together as a serious drama, which is really weird. Even movies that defy convention conform to some rules, but this is just all over the map and I love it. The bald girl losing her wig was both puzzling and hilarious both times it happened. It makes you wonder why such a ridiculously juvenile comedic device was used in such inappropriate circumstances, and I guess that may well be the whole point of it. It actually did hold together as a serious drama despite the odd tangents, which is all the more impressive.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 July 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rebel Highway

Filming Locations:

Whittier, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Spelling Films International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1