Vanishing Point

Director : Richard C. Sarafian

reviewed by Larry Cooper

This is a movie some of us who shall remain nameless could see becoming reality on some of our more boisterous days. Barry Newman plays the lead character named Kowalski. Kowalski is considered the most lead-footed car delivery guy in the U.S.A., and his assignment is to deliver a Super-Charged 1970 Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco within 15 hours. Just to add some incentive he makes some side bets that he can do it.

As luck would have it, the police try to give him a speeding ticket....Kowalski puts pedal to the metal and see you later. As a former owner of a 1970 440 Cuda ( Plymouth's version of the Challenger ) I really identified with Kowalski.

This film didn't win any awards, but it is considered a cult classic. A fun, fast-paced film.

If you like this film, you may also like:

Gumball Rally, 1976

Cannonball Run, 1981

Both films are take-offs on a real event that used to take place: The famous Car and Driver sponsored " Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Trophy Dash. " The race would start at the Red Ball Garage in Manhattan around the corner from the old C + D editorial offices at 1 Park Avenue and finish at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles.

Larry Cooper is an options trader from New York City.  He is an avid movie buff and loves collecting cars.