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Jul 23, 1971 · A road movie about a driver and his mechanic who race their Chevy through the American Southwest and encounter a GTO driver and a hitchhiker. The film features the Doors soundtrack and explores the themes of freedom, identity and alienation.
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- Drama
- Monte Hellman
- 1971-07-23
Two-Lane Blacktop is a 1971 American road movie directed and edited by Monte Hellman, written by Rudy Wurlitzer and starring singer-songwriter James Taylor, the Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson, Warren Oates, and Laurie Bird.
A cult classic road film about a driver and a mechanic who race their 1955 Chevy across the country. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and see the cast and crew of this beautifully directed and utterly unique movie.
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- Monte Hellman
- R
- James Taylor
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) - Turner Classic Movies. Brief Synopsis. Two drifters race against a middle-aged man across America. Cast & Crew. Read More. Monte Hellman. Director. James Taylor. The Driver. Warren Oates. G.T.O. Laurie Bird. The girl. Dennis Wilson. The Mechanic. David Drake. Needles station attendant. Photos & Videos. View All.
- Monte Hellman, Ken Swor
- James Taylor
Two Rockstars Folk Rock singer James Taylor and Dennis Wilson (Beach Boys Co-Founder and drummer) race Waren Oates a tall-tale telling drifter across a few states for pink slips, with a few drag races and other memorable scenes along the way. If You're a Car Nut, It's a film You need to see.
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Jul 7, 2021 · Beverly Walker, the original publicist of the 1971 film, shares her memories and insights on the challenges and controversies of promoting a film that defied genre and expectations. She recounts her interactions with the director, the actors, the studio and the critics, and how the film has been misunderstood for 50 years.
A cross-country race between a 1955 Chevy and a G.T.O. car, with a mysterious girl and a mechanic. Roger Ebert praises the road scenes and the character of G.T.O., but criticizes the impersonal and metaphorical style of the film.
