Two Lane Blacktop Movie Review 1971

Counterculture critics darling that failed at the box-office but has since developed a cult following. The Driver (Taylor) and the Mechanic (Wilson) are car freaks in a '55 Chevy, driving the southwestern backroads looking for a race. They meet up with Oates who's at the wheel of a brand-new G.T.O. He proposes they cross-country to D.C. and the winner gets the loser's car. Along the way, everyone's enthusiasm wanes and they part, with Wilson and Taylor driving down a two-lane blacktop as the film literally melts into a bright light. Music includes The Doors, Kris Kristofferson, and Ray Charles.

Distribution

Anchor Bay Entertainment, 1699 Stutz Dr., Troy, MI 48084, Phone: (248)816-0909, Toll-free: 800-786-8777, Fax: (248)816-3335, URL: http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 103 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Motor Vehicle Dept.

Screenplay

Rudy Wurlitzer, Will Corry

Cast

James Taylor, Dennis Wilson, Warren Oates, Laurie Bird, Harry Dean Stanton

Cinematography

Jackson Deerson

Director

Monte Hellman

Producer

Universal Pictures