description Convoy Overview
The 1978 film follows a group of truck drivers fleeing extortion and police pursuit after a confrontation with law enforcement. They embark on a journey across state lines, aiming to reach New Mexico and rescue a fellow driver held captive in Texas following an incident involving police brutality. The narrative is based on the song "Convoy" and depicts a rebellion against authority.
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info Convoy Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1978 |
help Convoy FAQ
Is Convoy (1978) based on a country song?
Yes, the film was inspired by C.W. McCall's 1975 hit song 'Convoy,' which popularized CB radio culture. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and sparked the movie adaptation directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Who directed Convoy?
Convoy was directed by Sam Peckinpah, the acclaimed director known for films like 'The Wild Bunch' and 'Straw Dogs.' It was one of his final films before his death in 1984.
Who stars in Convoy (1978)?
The film stars Kris Kristofferson as 'Rubber Duck,' the leader of the trucker convoy, alongside Ali MacGraw and Burt Young. Ernest Borgnine plays the antagonistic sheriff pursuing the truckers.
What is Convoy about?
The film follows a group of truck drivers who form a massive convoy to flee corrupt law enforcement and political persecution across state lines. It tapped into the late-1970s CB radio and trucking craze in America.
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