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Violent Road

Movie·1958·Adventure, Drama·1h 26m·Directed by Howard W. Koch

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Following the crash and explosion of a test rocket, which killed several people, six men volunteer to take explosive rocket-fuel chemical components, in three trucks, over back roads in rugged terrain to a remote missile base. Uncredited "remake" of The Wages of Fear.

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Brian KeithBrian KeithMitch BartonEfrem Zimbalist Jr.Efrem Zimbalist Jr.George LawrenceArthur BatanidesArthur BatanidesBenSean GarrisonSean GarrisonKen FarleyDick ForanDick ForanFrank 'Sarge' MillerPerry LopezPerry LopezJoe
Ed Prentiss
Ed PrentissMr. NelsonMerry AndersMerry AndersThe Girl in the Convertible

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