The Last Ride (2004 film)

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The Last Ride
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Genre
Screenplay byRon McGee
Story by
Directed by Guy Norman Bee
Starring
Music byFrankie Blue Sposato
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Rob Cohen
  • Angela Mancuso
  • Bruce Mellon
ProducerOscar Luis Costo
CinematographyKarl Herrmann
Editors
  • Sean Albertson
  • Jonathan Del Gatto
Running time81 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network USA Network
ReleaseJune 2, 2004 (2004-06-02)

The Last Ride is a 2004 American action drama television film directed by Guy Norman Bee and starring Dennis Hopper, Will Patton, Chris Carmack, Nadine Velazquez and Fred Ward. The story for the film was written by Rob Cohen, well known for directing another automotive action film, The Fast and the Furious (2001).

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The movie premiered on June 2, 2004, on the USA Network and, at the time of its release, was primarily used by General Motors to market the new Pontiac GTO. During late 2004 and early 2005, it was also released in several countries outside the United States, mostly as a straight-to-DVD movie.

Plot

In 1970, Ronnie Purnell is caught at the California–Mexico border after a robbery and sentenced to over 30 years in prison. During the police chase, Purnell's wife tragically loses her life, leaving their son Aaron to be raised by, California Highway Patrol Officer Darryl Kurtz. Decades later, when Ronnie is released, he becomes determined to seek revenge against Darryl. Meanwhile, Aaron is now a police officer and has disowned his father and has nothing to do with him. However, Aaron's son, Matthew, is a San Diego street racer, is very interested in his grandfather's exciting past. To help Ronnie, Matthew joins Ronnie in searching for his old car, a 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge, which contains a key to a safe that may contain evidence that can put Darryl behind bars.

Cast

Production

Rob Cohen came up with the idea for the film while directing commercials for the 2004 Pontiac GTO. [1] Filming took place in San Diego. [2]

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References

  1. "Hopper, cars are on board for 'Last Ride'". Zap2it . March 11, 2004. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022 via Chicago Tribune.
  2. Lowry, Brian (June 1, 2004). "The Last Ride". Variety . Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022.