


Convoy
Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.
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Plot Summary
A rebellious truck driver, Rubber Duck, and his fellow truckers find themselves on the run from a corrupt sheriff. What starts as a simple act of defiance against an unjust law quickly escalates into a full-blown, cross-country convoy with thousands of truckers joining in solidarity. The authorities pursue them relentlessly, creating a spectacle of rebellion and a desperate bid for freedom.
Critical Reception
Convoy was a commercial success, capitalizing on the CB radio craze of the late 1970s. While it wasn't a critical darling, many praised its action sequences and the charismatic lead performance. However, critics often pointed to its predictable plot and excessive length.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its high-octane truck chases and Kristofferson's outlaw persona.
- Criticized for its thin plot and over-reliance on action.
- Seen as a product of its time, capturing the trucker culture zeitgeist.
Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the thrilling truck action and the rebellious spirit of the film, finding it entertaining escapism. Some found the story a bit repetitive, but the spectacle of the convoy and the outlaw characters generally won them over.
Fun Fact
The iconic theme song, 'Convoy', by C.W. McCall, was a massive hit single in 1975, predating the film and inspiring its creation.
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