The California Kid
1974, English. Directed by Richard T. Heffron.
In this town a speeding ticket is a death sentence.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The California Kid is streaming on Darkroom in India.
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- Released
- 25 September 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Compton
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The California Kid runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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The California Kid is streaming on Darkroom in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The California Kid?
If you liked The California Kid, try Macon County Line, The Car, Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw.
Who directed The California Kid?
The California Kid (1974) was directed by Richard T. Heffron and stars Martin Sheen, Vic Morrow, Michelle Phillips.