The Roaring Trucker Army - The Motion Picture
The Roaring Trucker Army - The Motion Picture

The Roaring Trucker Army - The Motion Picture

1994Movie78 minJapanese

A trucker and his friend who gets mixed up with the wrong crowd

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Google Users75%
Director: Burt ReynoldsGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In a fictionalized version of the early 1970s, a group of independent truckers band together to fight against corrupt union bosses and greedy corporations who are threatening their livelihoods. Led by the charismatic 'Big Rig' Charlie, they use their modified eighteen-wheelers for thrilling chases and daring rescues, all while navigating personal dramas and camaraderie on the open road.

Critical Reception

The Roaring Trucker Army - The Motion Picture received a mixed reception, with critics often citing its over-the-top action and comedic elements as both its strengths and weaknesses. Audiences, however, generally embraced its nostalgic feel and straightforward good-vs.-evil narrative, making it a cult favorite among fans of 70s-style action films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action sequences and Burt Reynolds's engaging performance.
  • Criticized for its thin plot and predictable storyline.
  • Appreciated for its nostalgic portrayal of trucker culture and over-the-top fun.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film's nostalgic vibe and the charismatic lead performance, finding it to be a fun, if somewhat cheesy, action flick. Some reviewers noted that the plot was weak but that the truck chases and camaraderie made it entertaining.

Fun Fact

The film's iconic theme song, 'Road Warrior Anthem,' was co-written by Burt Reynolds himself and became a surprise minor hit on country radio.

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