Storyline
Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.
Released
12/25/1971
Runtime
1h 14min
Director
Budget
$450,000
Revenue
$2,544
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Universal Television
Cast
Dennis Weaver
David Mann
Jacqueline Scott
Mrs. Mann
Eddie Firestone
Cafe Owner
Gene Dynarski
Man in Cafe
Lucille Benson
Lady at Snakerama
Tim Herbert
Gas Station Attendant
Alexander Lockwood
Old Man in Car
Shirley O'Hara
Waitress
Carey Loftin
The Truck Driver
Charles Seel
Old Man
Amy Douglass
Old Woman in Car
Dick Whittington
Radio Interviewer (voice)
Dale Van Sickel
Car Driver
Lou Frizzell
Bus Driver (expanded cut only)
Shawn Steinman
Girl on school bus (uncredited; expanded cut only)
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