Two dynamite-wielding women blaze a wild, satirical trail through small-town Texas banks.
THE GREAT TEXAS DYNAMITE CHASE
They'll steal your heart... and rob your bank!
Candy and Ellie Jo are a pair of sexy bank robbers who blast their way into small-town banks with a carload of dynamite! When they take Slim hostage, it begins a thrill-packed crime spree across the state of Texas.
Quick Answer
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase is a 1976 American action-comedy directed by Michael Pressman about two women who team up to rob Texas banks using sticks of dynamite, joined by an unlikely male accomplice.
Programmer's Pick
This is the Texas crime spree you never knew you needed: dynamite, denim, and defiant women making bank robbing look like a wild road trip. Claudia Jennings and Jocelyn Jones light up the screen—sometimes literally—with enough attitude (and explosives) to blast genre conventions wide open.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This film marks the directorial debut of Michael Pressman, launching his career with a crime comedy in 1976.
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Why Cult
Candy and Ellie-Jo upend the outlaw tradition, bringing a tongue-in-cheek, women's liberation twist to the classic crime spree.
Set against a dusty Texas backdrop, this film rides hard on car chases, explosions, and small-town satire.
From bank vaults to brief male and female nudity, the film balances outrageous action with cheeky sexploitation.
The partnership of two women, riffing on 'Bonnie and Clyde,' gives the crime genre a playful, parodic edge.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Great Texas Dynamite Chase released? +
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase was released in 1976.
Who directed The Great Texas Dynamite Chase? +
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase was directed by Michael Pressman.
How long is The Great Texas Dynamite Chase? +
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is The Great Texas Dynamite Chase? +
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase is an action, adventure, comedy, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch The Great Texas Dynamite Chase? +
You can watch The Great Texas Dynamite Chase on SassyFlix.
