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Grand Slam
A pair of bounty hunters are forced to team up to catch a ruthless criminal.
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Plot Summary
While serving a prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit, NASCAR driver Jack 'Grits' Miller is offered a deal: win a high-stakes, illegal race against a ruthless competitor, and he'll be a free man. The race is across the country, featuring dangerous stunts and a host of colorful characters, all while Miller is pursued by the law and the mob.
Critical Reception
Grand Slam received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
A formulaic and forgettable action-comedy.
Lacks originality and engaging performances.
The race sequences fail to deliver any real excitement.
Google audience: Audience reception for Grand Slam is largely absent from public records, suggesting minimal viewership and engagement.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Hal Needham, a former stuntman who also directed other action-comedy films like 'Smokey and the Bandit II' and 'Cannonball Run II'.
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