The Last Ride (2004)

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Inasmuch as the made-for-cable The Last Ride was assembled by the same folks responsible for such action films as The Fast and the Furious and XXX, one shouldn't be surprised that the picture is virtually one long thrill-packed car chase. Released from prison after three decades, modern-day outlaw… More Inasmuch as the made-for-cable The Last Ride was assembled by the same folks responsible for such action films as The Fast and the Furious and XXX, one shouldn't be surprised that the picture is virtually one long thrill-packed car chase. Released from prison after three decades, modern-day outlaw Ronnie Purnell (Dennis Hopper) is determined to get even with Darryl Kurtz (Fred Ward), the cop who in 1974 put Ronnie away after a violent skirmish in which Ronnie's wife was killed. To this end, Purnell enlists the aid of his hero-worshipping grandson, Matthew (Chris Carmack), who brings along his sexy girlfriend (and ace auto mechanic) JJ Cruz (Nadine Velazquez). Wasting no time, Purnell revs up his beloved 1969 Pontiac GTO, in which he has the key to a safety deposit box containing damning evidence against Kurtz, and embarks on a spectacular crime-and-speed spree. Hoping to stop Purnell dead in his tracks is his own police officer son (and Matthew's father), Aaron Purnell (Will Patton), who had been raised by Kurtz after the arrest of his dad and the death of his mom. Described by one critic as "an 87-minute car commercial," The Last Ride originally aired June 2, 2004, on the USA cable network. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 25 min.
Directed By: Guy Norman Bee
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Jun 2, 2004 Wide
On DVD: Dec 21, 2004

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Dean !

An ok film produced by the director of The Fast and the Furious. There are some good chase scenes but overall it does have a TV movie feel to it and obviously endorsed by Pontiac! Might not have enough car scenes and action to keep most petrol heads happy!
Steven V

This movie had a story, a plot and some good acting. The choice the writer had for keeping the secret on the car was so unique. From the beginning to the final the action pace is unstopped, this movie provides fast and furious entertainment for action lovers. This film had a lively… More
This movie had a story, a plot and some good acting. The choice the writer had for keeping the secret on the car was so unique. From the beginning to the final the action pace is unstopped, this movie provides fast and furious entertainment for action lovers. This film had a lively and atmospheric music fitting the action, plus a colorful cinematography.

Cast

            Dennis Hopper as Ronnie Purnell

            Will Patton as Aaron Purnell

            Chris Carmack as Matthew Rondell

            Nadine Velazquez as JJ Cruz

            Fred Ward as Darryl Kurtz

            Deena Dill as Kate Purnell

            Lije Sarki as Darryl Kurtz (1970)

            Gay Storm as Anna Kurtz

            Peter Talieri as Young Ronnie Purnell

            Luis Albert Acevedo as Prison Guard

            Connor Betten as Junior Betten

            Clayton Blocker as State Cop

            Matt Bradford as Sergeant

            Ken Capozzi as Randy Aldridge

            David Douglas as Asher

            Crystal M. Dyson as Tyra

            Denise Gossett as Bank Manager

            Lamar Lindsey as Guy at Bar

            Scott Michael Morgan as Burkowitz

            Aaron Norvell as Dino

            Peter Onorati as Burt Walling

            Frances Powell as Spokesmodel

            Jesse Charbonier Rodriguez as Dinge

            Kimberly Stamphill as Receptionist

            Ben DiGregorio
            
            David Michie
            
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