Movie

The California Kid

“In this town a speeding ticket is a death sentence.”

★ 6.3(35)19741h 14m

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Good to know

Director: Richard T. Heffron
Release date: 1974-09-25
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Television

The California Kid — trailer

About The California Kid

The California Kid is a 1974 movie in the Action, Thriller and TV Movie genres, directed by Richard T. Heffron, starring Martin Sheen, Vic Morrow and Michelle Phillips. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The California Kid in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A sadistic small-town sheriff has a habit of deliberately forcing speeders to their deaths on the mountain roads leading into town. The brother of one of the victims rolls into town in his hot rod to investigate his brother's death.

Cast

Martin Sheen

Michael McCord

Vic Morrow

Sheriff Roy Childress

Michelle Phillips

Maggie

Stuart Margolin

Deputy

Nick Nolte

Buzz Stafford

Janit Baldwin

Sissy

Gary Morgan

Lyle Stafford

Frederic Downs

Judge J.A. Hooker

Don Mantooth

Jack

Joe Estevez

Don McCord

Britt Leach

Johnny

Norman Bartold

Howard

Themes & keywords

small townsheriffhot rodcar crashmurdersmall town sheriff

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The California Kid in Austria?+

The California Kid is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The California Kid on Netflix?+

The California Kid is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is The California Kid?+

The California Kid has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in The California Kid?+

The California Kid stars Martin Sheen, Vic Morrow, Michelle Phillips, Stuart Margolin and Nick Nolte.

When did The California Kid come out?+

The California Kid is a 1974 movie directed by Richard T. Heffron.

What genre is The California Kid?+

The California Kid is Action, Thriller and TV Movie film.

Who directed The California Kid?+

The California Kid was directed by Richard T. Heffron.