Dragstrip Riot
Dragstrip Riot

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Dragstrip Riot

1958
Movie
68 min
English

An adolescent arrives in a new town where he tries to join the drag-racing crowd.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: William F. ClaxtonGenres: Crime, Drama, Romance, Music

Plot Summary

A hot-rodder gets involved with a biker gang and a dangerous love triangle while trying to save his father's business. He must confront the leader of the biker gang and prove his worth to win the girl and protect his family's legacy.

Critical Reception

Dragstrip Riot is a typical example of a low-budget exploitation film from the late 1950s, often characterized by its simplistic plot, youthful rebellion themes, and rock and roll soundtrack. While not critically acclaimed, it found an audience among fans of B-movies and the era's burgeoning youth culture.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appeals to fans of vintage B-movies and rock and roll.

  • Features classic 1950s youth rebellion themes.

  • A simplistic but energetic crime drama of its era.

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Fun Fact

The film features a soundtrack with performances by rock and roll artists of the era, including The Deuce Coupes and Teddy Randazzo.

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