Hot Rod Gang


Hot Rod Gang is a 1958 film starring John Ashley. The working title was Hot Rod Rock with the film also released under the title Fury Unleashed. American International Pictures released the film as a double feature with High School Hellcats.
The movie features an appearance by Gene Vincent.

Plot

John Abernathy III needs to lead a blameless life to inherit his father's estate. But he also engages in hot rod car racing.

Cast

The film was known during production as Hot Rod Rock.

Soundtrack

The Los Angeles Times called it "a film of juvenile violence."
The Monthly Film Bulletin said "the comedy misfires woefully, the performances are overstated to the point of caricature and the general level is decidedly moronic."
Diabolique magazine wrote that "Ashley's limitations are exposed a little in this film – I don’t think he was a great comic actor – but it is entertaining and good-hearted."