@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Kowalski works for a car delivery service, and takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to drive from Colorado to San Francisco. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours.
Quick Stats
7.1
TMDB Rating
529
Votes
1h 39m
Runtime
$1.3M
Budget
$72.3M
Box Office
5559%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorRichard C. Sarafian
WriterGuillermo Cabrera Infante
CinematographyJohn A. Alonzo
EditorStefan Arnsten
Production DesignJerry Wunderlich
Produced by
Cupid Productions20th Century Fox
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Barry Newman
Kowalski
Cleavon Little
Super Soul
Dean Jagger
Prospector
V
Victoria Medlin
Vera Thornton
G
Gilda Texter
Nude Rider
Lee Weaver
Jake
Timothy Scott
Angel
Robert Donner
Old Cop
Paul Koslo
Young Cop
C
Cherie Foster
First Girl
Charlotte Rampling
The Hitchhiker
Tom Reese
Sheriff
Valerie Kairys
Second Girl
Severn Darden
J. Hovah
Karl Swenson
Clerk
