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The California Kid
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The California Kid

1974-09-25 · 74 min · ★ 6.3

Action · Thriller · TV Movie

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.

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Directors
Richard T. Heffron
Production companies
Universal Television, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Martin SheenMartin SheenMichael McCord
Vic MorrowVic MorrowSheriff Roy Childress
Michelle PhillipsMichelle PhillipsMaggie
Stuart MargolinStuart MargolinDeputy
Nick NolteNick NolteBuzz Stafford
Janit BaldwinSissy
Gary MorganGary MorganLyle Stafford
Frederic DownsFrederic DownsJudge J.A. Hooker
Don MantoothJack
Joe EstevezJoe EstevezDon McCord
Britt LeachBritt LeachJohnny
Norman BartoldNorman BartoldHoward
Barbara CollentineEdith
Michael RichardsonCharley
Gavan O'HerlihyGavan O'HerlihyTom
Jack McCullochPete
Ken JohnsonHarlie
Sandy Brown WyethLeona
Trent DolanStranger
Monika HenreidGerry

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