---
title: "Vanishing Point"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vanishing-point-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11951
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Vanishing Point (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vanishing-point-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Vanishing Point is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Cupid Productions, 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A delivery driver takes a high-stakes bet to drive a Dodge Challenger across states quickly."

### Why Watch
- Features a 1970 Dodge Challenger
- High-speed cross-country journey

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided text
- Character motivations are minimal
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and features action, crime, drama, and thriller elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, crime, drama, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard C. Sarafian
- **Networks / Studios**: Cupid Productions, 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Barry Newman** as *Kowalski*
- **Cleavon Little** as *Super Soul*
- **Dean Jagger** as *Prospector*
- **Victoria Medlin** as *Vera Thornton*
- **Gilda Texter** as *Nude Rider*
- **Lee Weaver** as *Jake*
- **Timothy Scott** as *Angel*
- **Robert Donner** as *Old Cop*
- **Paul Koslo** as *Young Cop*
- **Cherie Foster** as *First Girl*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Vanishing Point released?
The film was released on 01/15/1971 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

### Q: What car does the main character drive?
He drives a 1970 Dodge Challenger.

### Q: Where does the journey begin and end?
The trip goes from Colorado to San Francisco.

### Q: What is the main character's job?
Kowalski works for a car delivery service.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vanishing Point — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11951)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*