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Burnout

1979-04-01 · 75 min · ★ 4.0

Drama · Action

Troubled teenager Scott aspires to be a professional drag race car driver. Scott makes several faltering attempts to break into the world of drag racing with the help of his affluent businessman father Jeff. Undaunted, Scott decides to spurn Jeff's advice by branching out on his own by going on the road as a gopher for a successful drag race car driver.

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Directors
Graham Meech-Burkestone
Production companies
Sonrisa Productions, Crown International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mark SchneiderMark SchneiderScott
Bob Louden
John ZendaJohn Zenda
Crystal Ramar
Darryl Buehl
Nick Cirino
Walter Rhodes
Randy Troxel
Jerry JonesJerry Jones
Marvin Graham
Tony Nancy
Dale Funk
Linda Vaughn
Eloise Buford

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