Sidewinder 1
| Industry | Film distribution |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Film distribution |
Sidewinder 1 is an American action film from 1977, directed by Earl Bellamy with a screenplay by Nancy Voyles Crawford and Thomas A. McMahon. The movie features performances by Marjoe Gortner, Michael Parks, Susan Howard, Alex Cord, Charlotte Rae, and Barry Livingston. It premiered on September 21, 1977, distributed by AVCO Embassy Pictures.
Plot
Veteran motorcycle racer J.W. Wyatt is contracted by Packard Gentry, an industrialist and racing aficionado, to promote his innovative motorcycle prototype called the Sidewinder 1. Wyatt recruits a team, including a promising young rider named Digger, to test and refine the bike. Following Gentry's fatal motocross accident, Wyatt faces the challenge of persuading Gentry's corporate-focused sister, Chris, to maintain financial support for the project.
Cast
- Marjoe Gortner as Digger
- Michael Parks as J.W. Wyatt
- Susan Howard as Chris Gentry
- Alex Cord as Packard Gentry
- Charlotte Rae as Mrs. Holt
- Barry Livingston as Willie Holt
- Bill Vint as Jerry Fleming
- Byron Morrow as Gentry Executive