Van Nuys Blvd.

Van Nuys Blvd.

The Greatest Cruisin' in the Land Takes Place on the Street - Where it all Began...

R 1979 · 93 min · ★ 4.9 · Comedy, Drama

A small-town kid hears about the wild nights of cruising the boulevard in Van Nuys, California. He drives out there to check it out, and gets involved with drag racers, topless dancers and bikers.

Directed by William Sachs · Written by William Sachs

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