Dir. Monte Hellman US 1971
One of the finest films to never enjoy wide commercial distribution, nor the
popular recognition it deserves, Two-Lane Blacktop is an American cult
classic. James Taylor stars as a laconic lovesick hero in a souped-up ‘55
Chevy, which takes on a new GTO in a speed-obsessed road race across the
Southwest. Warren Oates gives a near-flawless performance as the
pathological liar driving the GTO. Fine performances also by Dennis Wilson,
Laurie Bird as the freewheeling road hippie and Harry Dean Stanton as the
hitchhiker. Previously unavailable on video, this vault print of this rarely
screened film is not to be missed.(101m)
Fri: 7:15, 9:25 Sat: 2:00, 4:15, 7:15, 9:25
Red Vic Movie House 1727 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117