Your dad's a judge and you just hot-wired trouble. Classic 1950s teen rebellion, but make it vehicular.
A young man builds a hot rod despite the disapproval of his father, a Juvenile Court judge. Circumstantial evidence points to the innocent teenager when his car is involved in a hit-and-run accident and he must reconcile with his father.
Practical Effects
Genuine period hot rods, no CGI in sight.
Acting
Jimmy Lydon's anxious teen energy is surprisingly relatable.
Director
Lewis D. Collins
Jimmy Lydon
David Langham Jr.
Art Baker
Judge David Langham
Gil Stratton
Clarence 'Swifty' Johnson
Gloria Winters
Janie Evans
Myron Healey
Policeman Joe Langham
Tommy Bond
Jack Blodgett
Marshall Reed
John C. Roberts
Dennis Moore
Motorcycle Patrolman
Frank McLure
Town Councilman (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Courtroom spectator
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the peak of 1950s hot rod culture, this was part of a wave of teensploitation films capitalizing on youth car obsession. The 'dangerous teen driver' moral panic was very real.
Director Lewis D. Collins cranked out over 100 B-movies in his career. This was basically his Tuesday.
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