Buckle up, because this episode’s pick comes straight from co-host Chris, who’s chosen to take us on a nostalgic joyride with The Gumball Rally (1976). With a fondness for high-octane chaos and old-school ensemble comedies, Chris dives into the rubber-burning madness of this pre-Cannonball Run classic, where the only rule is there are no rules—unless you're talking about car stunts, in which case, safety was more of a polite suggestion.
Directed by Charles Bail, a veteran stuntman turned filmmaker, The Gumball Rally was a gleeful celebration of America's obsession with speed. Shot across multiple states, the production was a logistical juggling act, choreographing real stunt driving and capturing high-speed chases without the benefit of today’s CGI trickery. The filmmakers leaned heavily on professional stunt drivers to deliver the film’s most memorable moments, including a now-iconic scene involving a Cobra and a motorcycle cop.
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Trailer Guy Plot Summary
High-octane chaos erupts as a secret, no-rules coast-to-coast race kicks off from New York to Los Angeles, drawing together a ragtag crew of speed freaks, daredevils, and eccentrics, all revving up for glory. With vintage Ferraris, growling Cobras, and a whole lot of reckless enthusiasm, The Gumball Rally slams the accelerator on competition and carnage—all with the law hot on their tails and no one willing to hit the brakes.
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