"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."
Dennis Weaver
as David Mann
Jacqueline Scott
as Mrs. Mann
Eddie Firestone
as Cafe Owner
Lou Frizzell
as Bus Driver
Gene Dynarski
as Man in Cafe
Lucille Benson
as Lady at Snakerama
Tim Herbert
as Gas Station Attendant
Charles Seel
as Old Man
Shirley O'Hara
as Waitress
Alexander Lockwood
as Old Man in Car
Amy Douglass
as Old Woman in Car
Dick Whittington
as Radio Interviewer (voice)
Carey Loftin
as The Truck Driver
Dale Van Sickel
as Car Driver
Shawn Steinman
as Girl on school bus
Richard Matheson
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
George Eckstein
Producer
Frank Morriss
Editor
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Steven Spielberg
Director
Robert S. Smith
Art Direction
Sal Blydenburgh
Set Decoration
Story
Stunt Coordinator
Sherman Kunkel
Camera Operator
Stunts
Carol Daniels
Edwin S. Hall
Sound
James Fargo
Assistant Director
Sam Freed Jr.
Musician