Directed by Norman Jewison, F.I.S.T. (1978, PG, Drama,
2 hr. 25 min., Color) sees Sylvester Stallone assuming the role of an ambitious truck
driver who climbs through the union ranks sacrificing ideals for power.
Directed by Richard Franklin, Road Games (1981, PG, Drama, 1 hr. 41 min., Color)
focuses upon a semi driver who encounters other travellers and hitchhikers, and
a possible serial killer while driving across Australia. Stacy Keach &
Jamie Lee Curtis star.
Directed by Harvey Laidman, Steel Cowboy (1978, No
Rating, Drama, 1 hr. 40 min., Color) focuses upon a trucker who owns a steel truck with
all the comforts of home and has the bank looking for him after three missed payments.
James Brolin, Jennifer Warren, Rip Torn, and Melanie Griffith star.
Directed by Raoul Walsh, They Drive By Night (1940, No
Rating, Drama, 1 hr. 33 min., Color) deals with the heroic efforts of two truck driving
brothers against crooked bosses. George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, and Humphrey
Bogart turn in memorable performances.
