

Fireball 500
1966-06-07 · 92 min · ★ 5.1
Stock car racer Dave Owens plays into the hands of whiskey runners by agreeing to drive in a cross-country road race.
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- Directors
- William Asher
- Production companies
- American International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Frankie AvalonDave
Annette FunicelloJane
FabianLeander
Chill WillsBig Jaw
Harvey LembeckCharlie Bigg
Julie ParrishMartha
Douglas HendersonHastings
Baynes BarronBronson
Mary HughesLeander Fan
Salli SachseLeander Fan
Jo CollinsLeander Fan
Karla ConwayLeander Fan
Luree HolmesRace GirlTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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