
Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.
Cast

Dennis Weaver
David Mann

Jacqueline Scott
Mrs. Mann

Eddie Firestone
Cafe Owner

Lou Frizzell
Bus Driver

Gene Dynarski
Man in Cafe

Lucille Benson
Lady at Snakerama

Tim Herbert
Gas Station Attendant

Alexander Lockwood
Old Man in Car

Shirley O'Hara
Waitress

Carey Loftin
The Truck Driver
Charles Seel
Old Man
Amy Douglass
Old Woman in Car
Dick Whittington
Radio Interviewer (voice)

Dale Van Sickel
Car Driver
Shawn Steinman
Girl on school bus
Crew

Steven Spielberg
Director

Richard Matheson
Screenplay, Story
Frank Morriss
Editor
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography

James Fargo
Assistant Director
George Eckstein
Producer
Sherman Kunkel
Camera Operator
Edwin S. Hall
Sound

Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Sam Freed Jr.
Musician
Sal Blydenburgh
Set Decoration

Dale Van Sickel
Stunts
Carol Daniels
Stunts

Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Robert S. Smith
Art Direction
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