Teenage Thunder (1957)
Howco Productions, purveyors of many a drive-in "classic" of the 1950s, was responsible for Teenage Thunder. Charles Courtney (usually billed as "Chuck" in his supporting-player appearances) stars as a young gas station attendant with a fondness for hot rods. Despite objections from his father, Courtney manages to enter several big races. When he wins the biggest race, dad finally comes around to his way of thinking. Not unexpectedly, the film's best scenes take place on the racetrack. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Chuck Courtney, Robert Fuller, (more)
- Director(s):
- Paul Helmick
Synopsis of Teenage Thunder
Howco Productions, purveyors of many a drive-in "classic" of the 1950s, was responsible for Teenage Thunder. Charles Courtney (usually billed as "Chuck" in his supporting-player appearances) stars as a young gas station attendant with a fondness for hot rods. Despite objections from his father, Courtney manages to enter several big races. When he wins the biggest race, dad finally comes around to his way of thinking. Not unexpectedly, the film's best scenes take place on the racetrack. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Teenage Thunder
- Chuck Courtney - Johnnie Simpson
- Tyler McVey - Frank Simpson
- Helene Heigh - Aunt Martha
- Bing Russell - Used Car Salesman
- Marshall Kent - Mr. Palmer
- Robert Fuller - Maurie Weston
- Paul Bryar - Bert Morrison
- Gil Perkins - Sgt. Benson
- Gregory Marshall - Jimmy Morrison
- Mona McKinnon - Sis Palmer
- Director(s):
- Paul Helmick
- Producer(s):
- Jacques Marquette
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