Steel Chariots (1997)
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From the folks who brought you Baywatch, the made-for-TV Steel Chariots was described by one critic as a combination of Dallas and The Dukes of Hazzard. At base, the story involves the intramural rivalries in a Texas auto-racing family, which extends to open warfare between the sponsors who back the various drivers in the clan. Taking up most of the screen time are the various squabbles between sibling racers D.J. and Brett Tucker (Ben Browder, Gurney Brown), with the boys' parents, played by John Beck and Kathleen Nolan, virtually exiled to the sidelines. A subplot concerns the conflict between moonshining hotrodder Franklin Jones (Brian Van Holt) and his preacher dad (Randy Travis). Providing a modicum of authenticity to the proceedings is the climactic NASCAR-style race, along with appearance by such authentic track habitués as drivers Jeff Gordon and Dale Jarrett, mechanic Rusty Wallace and announcer Benny Parsons. Steel Chariots first aired September 23, 1997, on the Fox network. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Dan Albright - Rory Bass
- Ben Browder - D.J. Tucker
- Kathleen Nolan - Ethel Tucker
- Randy Travis - Rev. Wally Jones
- Robby Preddy - Charlotte Tucker
- Heather Stephens - Josie
- Brian Van Holt - Franklin Jones
- Rusty Wallace - Himself
- Keith Harris - Jerry
- Gurney Scott - Brett Tucker
- Mark Martin - Himself
- Darryl Van Leer - Nate
- John Beck - Dale Tucker
- Chuck Kinlaw - Willard
- Benny Parsons - Himself
- Jordan Williams - Glenn Walton
- Andy Stahl - Crew Chief
- Heidi Mark - Amber
- Jeff Gordon - Himself
- Craig Hauer - Trey Tucker
- Cress Horne - Helicopter Pilot
- Madison Michele - Melissa Bogart
- Ned Jarrett - Himself
- Director(s):
- Tommy Lee Wallace
- Writer(s):
- Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz
- Producer(s):
- Paul Cajero, Bryan Gawron, Kevin Beggs
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