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Teens hit the road, a stolen car, and $2 million in hot pursuit.

JOYRIDE TO NOWHERE

1977 · 1h 23m · PG · Action / Crime · IMDB TMDB

Teenage runaways steal a criminal's car, unaware that $2 million of stolen cash is stashed in the trunk.

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What is Joyride to Nowhere about?

Joyride to Nowhere is a 1977 American action-crime film directed by Mel Welles and Ronald Ross about two teenage friends who, after fleeing their troubled homes, unwittingly steal a criminal's car containing $2 million from a bank job.

Programmer's Pick

Where else can you get teenage rebellion, a criminal’s hot rod, and a trunk full of trouble in one 83-minute package? Joyride to Nowhere serves a slice of '70s Americana on the run—complete with shady motels and even shadier characters.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Joyride to Nowhere follows teenage friends Cindy and Leah as they escape their abusive households in a stolen car, desperate for a taste of freedom. Their impulsive journey lands them in the company of Tank, a sketchy character whose hospitality quickly sours. When the girls make off with Tank's car and wallet, they have no idea they've also taken possession of $2 million in stolen bank cash stashed in the trunk. Now, with Tank determined to recover his loot, the girls find themselves in over their heads, careening through small towns and backroads in a wild mix of car chases, close calls, and mounting trouble.

Details & Specs

Directors
Mel Welles, Ronald Ross
Writers
George Buck Flower, John F. Goff, Mel Welles, Ronald Ross
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 23m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Crime

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Mel Welles +1 more Writers: George Buck Flower +3 more
Leslie Ackerman Leslie Ackerman Leah SA Sandy Alan Cindy Len Lesser Len Lesser Charlie Mel Welles Mel Welles Tank McCall RR Ronald Ross Curly SS Speed Stearns Jake John Alderman John Alderman Lieutenant Tani Guthrie Tani Guthrie Edna Charles Howerton Charles Howerton Sheriff Smith SS Shepherd Sanders Bartender CP Clyde Phillip Taylor Motel Clerk JT John Thompson Al BW Bert Williams Homer

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Why Cult

Runaway Road Movie

Two teens hit the open road to escape their past, turning a joyride into a desperate dash for survival.

Unwitting Criminal Caper

The girls have no clue there's $2 million in the trunk, making their flight a magnet for danger.

Gritty 1970s Vibe

From custom vans to small-town diners, the film is soaked in '70s roadside Americana.

Hot Rods & Chases

Expect car crashes, breakdowns, and high-octane chases as the action unfolds on rural highways.

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Threat File

Trigger

Teens steal Tank's car

Threat

Criminal in pursuit

Effect

Puts the girls' lives in danger

Setting

Small towns and highways

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Joyride to Nowhere? +

Joyride to Nowhere was directed by Mel Welles and Ronald Ross.

How long is Joyride to Nowhere? +

Joyride to Nowhere has a runtime of 83 minutes.

What genre is Joyride to Nowhere? +

Joyride to Nowhere is an action-crime film.

Where can I watch Joyride to Nowhere? +

You can watch Joyride to Nowhere on SassyFlix.

How do Cindy and Leah end up with $2 million in the trunk? +

They steal Tank's car, unaware he just hid the stolen bank money in the trunk after a job.

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