AWESOME movie. WAY better than I expected. I was 9 years old in 1971 and had the "Snake/Mongoose" Hot Wheels drag set so it was great to watch and learn the "Back Story" behind it all. The filmmakers did a great job seamlessly interweaving vintage archival footage into the film that brought the excitement, reality, and dangers of drag racing to the viewer. I can't praise this film enough. Just an awesome movie on so many levels.

Loved this movie then and now. They had to speed up a ton of history but the majority of it was/is spot on. Prudhomme, Leong, McEwen, Garlits, Force, Hot Wheels, Wally Parks and the NHRA, drag racing in the late 1960's and 1970's was an era that was fun for we fans who lived the time BUT it was tough for those gents who loved the sport enough to suffer through the bad times to make it what it has become today. We owe them a huge shout out.

Rest in peace to the absolute all-out legend Tom McEwen, his some Jamie McEwen, and his son Joe McEwen. I have been a HUGE fan of racing history and all of the people who helped build the sport like Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen, Connie Kalitta, Shirley Muldowney, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, Tommy Ivo, Tom Force, and the many others. Those men paved the way for modern drag racers and made the sport what it is today. You don't have to be an American to be a national hero, you just have to give it your all and do your due diligence. The world loves a good sportsman, and these men gave their all to the world of drag racing. NHRA is what it is today because of their efforts. Thank you all gentlemen. I will forever stand in salute to you all.

Such a great movie. I must admit it made this 43 year old ex gangster tear up. RIP Jamie

What a privilege it was to have the opportunity to meet both these drivers in So. Cal. back in the early seventies. Snake & Mongoose Hot Wheels were the start of my extensive collection of die cast memorabilia.

And people wonder why we love drag racing? Is a true family. No matter what and especially when.

Love the cameo withe Don and Tom pulling up in the golf cart.. Great job - brought back many memories of a great era in drag racing - especially here in Southern Cal.

A movie that did these two justice. So many memories and the seed for a life long love of cars were from these two. Thank you!

Like it was yesterday. I am working on Snake and Mongoose dragster models and this film was just the kick I needed to see them complete. They go on the shelf with the front engine dragsters and Hot Wheels funny cars. Got my own little Snake and Mongoose shrine going.

By far one of my favorite movies. It hurts to see a father lose his son to an illness. I love how he made it his mission to beat snake at Indy like his son requested

Greatest rivalry in all of drag racing without a doubt. I hated to see the back story behind the scenes involving their personal lives, but then again I guess that made the movie complete. Was glad to see it finish like it did and am extremely sorry for Tom's loss of his son. All I have left to say is Don Prudhomme was one class act, and both were great individuals!. God Speed!

Best few seconds in the film ..jungle Pam Hardy ❤❤❤

WOW! I have not seen this bit of popular racing history. The old clips of NHRA racing were great. Don & Tom were on the bleeding edge of what it takes to Love Drag Racing And making money. When you look at a 50-70 million dollars worth of cars, trailers, parts, track assets on any National Event, you can see that Mongoose & Snake were the Originators of Modern Drag Racing Sponsorship. Another interesting point to the movie was the 'gradual' change in cars, transports and 'girlfriends' ...... Thanks for posting this great movie, Cinema cinemas ! 10/10

He bears a very strong resemblence to the actual Don Prudhomme. This movie is spot on in many ways. Seems like just yesterday

It was better than I thought it was going to be. If your a fan of old school drag racing its definitely worth a watch.

My dad was always a massive fan of The Snake. Prudhomme and Garlits were his all-time heroes.

Brings back a lot of memories. I especially enjoyed all the cameos, Tom and Don, Linda Vaughn, Jungle Pam. The footage of all the dragstrips was great, Fremont my home strip, I spent many a Wednesday nights there thrashing my 67 Chevelle, sometimes dragging it home, on the freeway (880-80)with a CHAIN, behind a buddies truck. Sometimes I wonder how we ever survived.

1 of the best movies ever. That's real car racing

First time I even heard about this movie. LOVED it. What a great story!

Part of my childhood snake and mongoose dragracing wouldn't be the same

Excellent filmmaking! First time viewing this, really drew me in! The integration of the archival footage. The storyline of the trials of life, and triumphs. I learned a lot that I did not know, even though I grew up in the valley. Thanks for your fine production, for all of us to enjoy, and sharing your fine talent with us!!!

The saddest thing about this story is Jaime passing away! But Tom coming back to win Indy over Don for Jaime was the highlight! RIP Jaime!

I have a tyco- snake and mongoose slot car track. I got in in the early 80's, when I was about 5 years old.

great movie, historically accurate. was so cool see the Cameo of Prudhomme and McEwen in the golf card welcoming the team in at tge 40:45 mark of the movie. that was cool

Killer movie i remember growing up watching these guys kick ass on the track 👍

Great movie! I had the Mongoose / Snake Hotwheels set when I was a kid. Their engineering was ingenious for coming up with the checkered flag and drag chute deployment system. Great to finally get the story behind these two drag racing greats.

I've got the movie I bought it when it first came out and it came with the T-shirt one of the greatest drag racing movies there ever was Don perdone always won the Nationals when he raced Tom McEwen Tom McEwen son finally died epic disease that I don't remember and McEwen and perdone raced at the winternationals and Tom McEwen one people think Don perdone let him win incredible movie Very incredible

This was actually a good watch. Took me back to my childhood. Great incorporation of vintage footage. Loved seeing Jungle Pam.

I was there in 1978. Ive been here every year ever since.

Hollywood doesn’t always get all the details right and no exception here but still a good movie.

Nice that they included a lot of 'real' footage from back in the day,including of course Miss Linda & Jungle Pam!!!

I had both of their Hot Wheels when I was a kid. I didn't have a cell phone, so I had to have something to do.

Good movie, great jams!!!

Very impressed. Was not expecting much, but it is well made, great acting by all. I loved the cameos of famous faces... and the historic footage was a bonus.

大好きな映画なので観られてよかったです！ありがとうございました。

Great movie! Loved the real cars in the movie, as well as the original footage too. Great cast, with a great story!

I had the Mongoose Snake Hot wheel set back in the early 70’s. Wish I still had it.

Man does this bring back the memories. Watching them battle, the Hot Wheels cars and tracks. I still have a lot of mine. They're used, chipped paint, but still look good for 50-55 year old toys. I loved Hot Wheels, and Matchbox. I got a new one every week usually, and more with track at Christmas. I was born in 64, and remember from 4-5 year old watching this, in real time. I loved NASCAR then, not now. They deball drivers today.

Vintage racing is like fine wine.

Had the "Snake and Mongoose" Hot Wheels drag set in 1971. Christmas, 10 years old!

Very good movie. Yeah.. I was 8 years old in 70.. grew up in so cal so I remember those tracks and the commercials.. Big props to all involved. Thanks Tom and Don.

Oh man…. I love this…. Such a story, I love America

So...... I grew up 2 blocks from dons house in granada hills. As the years went by I'd get taller then I was 6 ft 5in and could look over the wall into the garage. 12:44 shows the back wall of the garage and that's what I would see when door was open. I'm still here and can just about see the house from where I write this. Cool huh

love the cameo snake and mongoose

U.s. 30 drag strip Hobart Indiana these guys were legends there now the track is virtually unrecognizable on a good day you could still see both lanes through the grass and weeds

This movie is great! I cant believe i never saw it till now.

The world needs more Snake and Mongoose.

The for fathers of drag racing true Legends 🙏🏻👏👏👏

I remember doing a class project report on drag racing in 5th grade in 1970. If I remember correctly, it was like 700hp engines.

Us kids had the Snake and Mongoose Hot wheels Funny cars in the 1970's. And the Hot wheels orange track. Fun times.

Best thing I have watched in a long time. I was born in 74 and had all the Snake and Mongoose Hot wheels. Thanks for posting this. It made my Day. 1:35:57

Great movie. Those were some good ole days of racing.

I expected to get a mention of Shirley Muldowny. They mentioned Big Daddy Don.

I think I have liked every movie based on a true story I have ever seen.

Not a Bad Movie... Thanks for Sharing

That's why i love drag racing, hot rods, cars in general we are a great family worldwide.

The cameos by Tommy Ivo , Don Pruedome and Tom McEwan were cool .... you have to be quick to catch them though.

My Boss has the Hawaiian in his collection. Nice piece of Racing history.

40:48, there's the magic!!!

Hey, It’s Hunter

Brilliant. Well put together!

Excellent film, but the Jim Nicholl crash was in '69, not 70. Guess it doesn't change the story they're putting across

Love the cameo. LEGENDS!

Cool movie I heard of them threw my dad but to see this movie makes me love drag racing alot more thanks for sharing

This and the movie 3 about Dale Earnhardt would be a good double header movie night

Never heard of the movie though I followed them back in the day. Movie is a definite must see…😎

It's a wonderful movie 🎬 shared by the excellent cinema 🎥 cinema channel. Thanks 😊

Great movie ,tells a lot of history !!!!!

What a great movie. Thanks for uploading this.

I've been looking for this movie for a couple of years. Great movie. 😊

Great memories. These men corrupted my ten year old self with speed . Now I’m a private pilot and drag race my 66 chevelle. Thanks to Tom and Don for showing me the way !,,,,

I love how they use the 90s era jazz paper cups

Those Top Fuelers in 1971 are all powered by 1957/58 392 Chrysler Hemi engines, today in 2024 there are still thousands of them doing the same thing. They "HEMIS" must be the greatest motor (engine) ever built, no doubt.!

Great movie, two drag racing heroes.

32:51 Wow, they really pitched that idea well to Hot Wheels. That was coined, "The land of opportunity". :)

I enjoyed the behind the scene stuff. Great movie. Well made.

40:47 im pretty sure that's the real snake and mongoose in the golf cart.

Best movie ever!! 😃✌️👍 but sad that Jamie died. 🥺😥 but I'm glad his dad found a way to help cure that nasty disease.

Thanks this uploading. And hungary subtitle.

Drag Racing: Sportsmanship at it's finest. (Where even if you are in "outlaw drag race", the community is tight and the engine tolerances are even tighter.)

Awesome movie, Thanks for sharing

Totaly enjoyed movie great job guys

Excellent movie Excellent actor potrails well done girls and boys.

What a great flick!

I well enjoyed this movie

Awesome flick!!!

Muito bom. Abraço do Brasil.

I love the Snake and Mongoose. I had the Hot Wheels cars and playset when they first came out.

What a great pice of history. A classic story of the legendary California boys and the drag strip. Wish this film started a little bit earlier in the life story. I have heard stories of their early days and think it would have been fun to see that. Great film though

my favorite part is when don and tom made their own cameo, talking to the actors playing themselves

Enjoyed that movie

What a great movie 😎👌

Sweet nostalgia 😊

De bon souvenir j'ai vue les deux a Sanair dans les année 70 et au grand national avec Don Garlits des légendes de ce sport!

The Best thanks 👍👍👍👍👍😊

Oh!! I loved this movie

Good story

That was really good. They did a good job of making it look like an old movie from the time. When I saw Fred Dryer, I said wait a minute. No use of modern slang or cursing. Except for when the guy said, "come on bra." No guy in the 60's or 70's called another guy "bra."

Great times then,Wild horsePower..pure racers

Great movie thanks