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Carnival drifters, a suitcase full of cash, and a wild road trip Down Under.

HIGH ROLLING

1977 · 1h 29m · R · Adventure / Comedy / Crime · IMDB TMDB

Two fun-loving carnival workers take a vacation with the hope of finding plenty of sex and drugs. Their "quest" is fulfilled when they encounter a dope-peddler and two exotic nightclub dancers.

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What is High Rolling about?

High Rolling is a 1977 Australian adventure, comedy, and crime film directed by Igor Auzins about two carnival workers whose road trip spirals out of control after they steal a suitcase packed with cash and a car filled with marijuana.

Synopsis

Tex (Bottoms) is an American working at a carnival in Queensland. At the carnival he befriends a boxer, Alby (Taylor) and they decide to travel together to Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. They hitch a ride with Arnold (Clayton) but problems arise when Arnold makes unwanted advances towards Alby. Alby beats up Arnold and he and Tex flee with Arnold's suitcase and car. However, the case is full of cash and the car is stocked with marijuana. So it comes as no surprise that Arnold and his friends want them back.

Tex and Alby later give a lift to a sixteen-year-old hitch-hiker, Lynn and try to pick up two women, Barbie and Susie. Tex gets thrown out of a night club and beaten up by a bouncer so Alby takes both girls to bed.

Arnold sends thugs to get them so they end up hijacking a tourist bus. They escape and go off into the sunset with Lyn.
Details & Specs
Director
Igor Auzins
Writer
Forrest Redlich
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
Australia
Also Known As
High Rolling in a Hot Corvette, High Rolling (original title)

Why Cult

Carnival Road Trip

The film kicks off with Tex and Alby ditching their carnival jobs for a joyride across Queensland, setting up a sun-soaked escapade.

Suitcase Full of Cash

An impulsive theft leaves our heroes in possession of a suitcase stuffed with money and a car packed with marijuana, attracting all the wrong attention.

Aussie '70s Comedy Crime

This 1977 Australian production blends adventure, comedy, and crime, offering a snapshot of Gold Coast misadventure with a distinctly local flavor.

Colorful Side Characters

From exotic nightclub dancers to a sixteen-year-old hitchhiker, Tex and Alby's journey is packed with quirky encounters.

Questions from the Vault

What is High Rolling about? +

High Rolling follows two carnival workers who, after stealing a suitcase of cash and a marijuana-laden car, find themselves tangled in crime and chaos on Australia's Gold Coast.

When was High Rolling released? +

High Rolling was released in 1977.

Who directed High Rolling? +

High Rolling was directed by Igor Auzins.

How long is High Rolling? +

High Rolling has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is High Rolling? +

High Rolling is an adventure, comedy, and crime film.

Where can I watch High Rolling? +

High Rolling is available to stream on SassyFlix.