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Texas Detour

Texas Detour

Texas Detour

Texas Detour

Stunt driving was no problem - It was real life that was out to get him

1978•1h 32m•

★4.4(9 ratings)

ActionCrime

Overview

A trip across the United States takes a wrong turn when three California teenagers have their van stolen. Stranded in a backwoods town with the sheriff refusing to help, the trio decide to settle scores while getting justice.

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Writers

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Main Cast

Patrick Wayne

Patrick Wayne

Clay McCarthy

Mitch Vogel

Mitch Vogel

Dale McCarthy

Lindsay Bloom

Lindsay Bloom

Sugar McCarthy

R.G. Armstrong

R.G. Armstrong

Sheriff Burt

Priscilla Barnes

Priscilla Barnes

Claudia Hunter

Anthony James

Anthony James

Beau Hunter

Michael Mullins

Michael Mullins

Billy Forest

Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell

John Hunter

Kathy O'Dare

Kathy O'Dare

Kren

Jeri Blender

Jeri Blender

Singer

Gary Davis

Gary Davis

Cooper

Alan Sands

Alan Sands

Carl

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Howard Avedis

Writing

Screenplay: Howard Avedis

Production

Producer: Howard Avedis
Executive Producer: Marlene Schmidt

Music & Sound

Sound Mixer: Dick Damon
Sound Effects: Marvin Kerner
Original Music Composer: Howard Kaylan
Original Music Composer: Mark Volman

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Massoud Joseph

Editing

Editor: Jeff Bushelman

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: Tina Lewis

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Stunt driving was no problem - It was real life that was out to get him"

#2

The runtime is 92 minutes (1h 32m).

#3

The film was directed by Howard Avedis.

#4

The screenplay was written by Howard Avedis.

#5

The score was composed by Howard Kaylan.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Massoud Joseph.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0078379.

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Rating

4.4/10

Mixed

9 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Texas Detour

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

Deutsch, English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Hickmar Productions

Texas Detour Associates