Overview

While on a business trip, Tom Phillips is in a car accident caused by a reckless driver. Tom survives the accident with but a severe chronic back injury leaves him unable to continue with his career. The Phillips' buy a motel in the California desert and Tom with his wife Peg and their two children, Tina and Jamie make the long road trip to their new home. As they approach their destination they are terrorized by reckless teenage hot-rodders looking for kicks.

Cast

Dana Andrews

Tom Phillips

Jeanne Crain

Peg Phillips

Mimsy Farmer

Gloria

Laurie Mock

Tina Phillips

Harry Hickox

Bill Phillips

Jeffrey Byron

Jamie Phillips

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Paul Bertoya

Duke

Gene Kirkwood

Ernie

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Paul Genge

Highway Patrolman

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George Ives

Dailey

Liz Renay

Hazel

Mickey Rooney Jr.

Combo Leader