The California Kid (1974)

A forgotten action gem about a young man (Sheen) who faces off against the sinister sheriff (Morrow) who killed his brother. Featuring the most daring and amazing car chases this side of Bullitt, The California Kid burns rubber with a dynamite cast, including Academy Award nominee Nick Nolte. Vic Morrow turns in one of his finest performances as the twisted sheriff, a man with nasty habits that must be seen to be believed. A wonderful, action-packed film, filled with exotic antique cars and beautiful mountain vistas. Product Description

JUST GREAT

I had this movie on an original VCR tape. This DVD is so much better. July 14, 2008

The California Kid

I saw this movie when I was A young boy I enjoyed it then. I looked for it in stores and on T.V. with no luck until I went to amazon.com and found it. It was just A all out good movie. And would recommend. April 6, 2008

I like this movie.

I will admit that I mainly bought it to see the Hot Rod, but the rest of the movie was pretty good too. :D
The story line was pretty good & things flowed well. Seeing the actors in their younger days was pretty neat. The only other movie I've seen Vic Morrow is so far, has been Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry...I liked him in this movie too, he played the part well. April 5, 2008

any comments to the link between father and son

Most of the reviews have been positive for the 'kid'.
It was a made for TV movie, saw it then and loved it, knew Sheen was going far.
So, 20 some-odd years later and his sons have followed in his footsteps.
One a little closer then the others.
Charlie. Who did a little film called 'The Wraith'.
Any comments to the Platton V. Apocalypse Now connection?.
March 13, 2008

The California Kid

this movie I believe was a made for t.v. movie, a classic of sorts with Martin Sheen and Nick Nolte probably in one of their earlist films of their careers. If you like old cars then you should like this film March 9, 2008

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