 |
Insert movie poster for the 1958 American film,
"Dragstrip Riot". The movie is a teen-oriented exploitation film centered around a rivalry between a sports car club and a motorcycle gang in a coastal California community near Malibu.
Key Details
Title: Dragstrip Riot
Release Date: March 1958
Director: David Bradley
Production Company: Trans World Productions, released by American International Pictures (AIP)
Starring: Yvonne Lime, Gary Clarke, Fay Wray, Bob Turnbull, and Connie Stevens
Plot Summary
The story follows Rick Martin (Gary Clarke), a teenager with a past history of fighting who has moved to a new town and joined a Corvette club. He promises his mother (Fay Wray) he won't fight again, but faces pressure from a jealous club member and a menacing motorcycle gang leader.
A tragic accident during a confrontation results in the death of a biker, for which Rick is falsely blamed. The film culminates in a beach brawl where the real culprit attempts to kill Rick with a speargun, accidentally injuring the jealous club member instead. The police intervene, the true events come to light, and Rick is cleared. The movie features a rock 'n' roll soundtrack and hot rod footage. |
|
|
