Return to Macon County 1975
“Two guys, a chick and the hottest '57 Chevy on the road!”
What is Return to Macon County?
Return to Macon County is a drama film released in the United States on July 23, 1975, with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and a rating of PG. Directed by Richard Compton, the film is set in the year 1958 and follows two teenagers who take their hopped-up Chevy on a cross-country journey to enter it in the National Championship drag races in California.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 23, 1975
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- American International Pictures
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 24 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- American International Pictures
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Return to Macon County is a drama film released in the United States on July 23, 1975, with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and a rating of PG. Directed by Richard Compton, the film is set in the year 1958 and follows two teenagers who take their hopped-up Chevy on a cross-country journey to enter it in the National Championship drag races in California. Along the way, they pick up a pretty waitress who quits her job to join them, only to prove to be more trouble than anticipated. During their travels, they drag-race a gang of town punks who lose the race and subsequently accuse the teenagers of cheating. This leads the group to come into conflict with a local police officer who becomes obsessed with jailing the two juvenile delinquents.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Return to Macon County worth watching?
Return to Macon County holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Return to Macon County and when was it released?
Return to Macon County is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1975. Release status: Released.
Who directed Return to Macon County?
Return to Macon County was directed by Richard Compton.
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