The Gumball Rally (1976)

Synopsis of The Gumball Rally

For better or worse, The Gumball Rally was the catalyst for a short-lived cycle of "illegal cross-country race" flicks. As thick-headed cop Roscoe (Norman Burton) does his best to stop the titular rally, a vast and varied contingent of contestants prepare to burn rubber from New York to California. The best-looking of the racers is played by top-billed Michael Sarrazin; Franco, a delightfully narcissistic Italian road jockey played by Raul Julia, also competes. Producer/director Chuck Bail was formerly a stunt coordinator, which helps to explain the incessant car crashes and near-misses in the film. Surprisingly, the doggedly low-budget Gumball Rally was produced by First Artists, a company formed by such major stars as Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, and Steve McQueen for the purpose of creating "prestige" film fare. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

107 mins

Director(s):

Chuck Bail

Writer(s):

Leon Capetanos

Producer(s):

Chuck Bail

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Adult Situations, Adult Language)

Categories:

Comedy

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