"Rollercoaster" is a good nail-biter of an action and crime movie. This isn't in the genre of good mysteries, because there's little suspense about who the bad guy is and why. But it is in the realm of action thrillers with the big questions of when and how will the good guys stop the culprit.
With its different and somewhat original plot, and some fantastic filming of rollercoaster rides, this film is quite entertaining. The acting isn't anything special - it's hardly ever in films like this with the development of hairy plots and/or lots of action taking up film time. But, the cast has top notch actors of the time - several in their later years.
Gorge Segal provides some light humor as Harry Calder. Richard Widmark is the lead FBI agent on the case, Hoyt. The culprit is known only as the young man, played by Timothy Bottoms. Henry Fonda has a smaller role and Harry Guardino is part of the pursuers. Some female parts and other male characters figure in the story.
Anyone who likes action thrillers should enjoy this film.
With its different and somewhat original plot, and some fantastic filming of rollercoaster rides, this film is quite entertaining. The acting isn't anything special - it's hardly ever in films like this with the development of hairy plots and/or lots of action taking up film time. But, the cast has top notch actors of the time - several in their later years.
Gorge Segal provides some light humor as Harry Calder. Richard Widmark is the lead FBI agent on the case, Hoyt. The culprit is known only as the young man, played by Timothy Bottoms. Henry Fonda has a smaller role and Harry Guardino is part of the pursuers. Some female parts and other male characters figure in the story.
Anyone who likes action thrillers should enjoy this film.