David (Dennis Weaver), an amiable electronics salesman driving cross-country on a two-lane highway, encounters an old oil tanker with a mysteriously unseen driver who seems intent on terrorising him with dangerous antics on the road. Unable to escape the demonic big rig, David finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse and must draw upon all his reserves of courage and cunning to survive… Steven Spielberg's thrilling debut feature was originally made for television but later released on the big screen. As cinematic calling cards go, it makes quite an impression...
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Earlier Event: June 27
Three Amigos! (John Landis, USA, 1986)
Later Event: July 11
The Dresser (Peter Yates, UK, 1983)