Comedy Crime Thriller The Cheerleaders Collection

The Great American Girl Robbery

Name: The Great American Girl Robbery
Director: Jeff Werner
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1979-01-01
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 3.8
Cast: Kristine DeBell, Jason Williams, Wyatt Johnson, Wally Ann Wharton, Leslie King

1979Dir. Jeff Werner1h 27m

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About This Movie

So, 'The Great American Girl Robbery' is a curious mix of comedy, crime, and thriller that feels like a time capsule of late '70s cinema. The plot revolves around this bus of cheerleaders, right? They get hijacked by some rather inept terrorists, which gives it this oddball tone. The pacing is uneven, swinging from zany slapstick to borderline suspenseful moments. What stands out is the performances from the young cast—they bring a certain charm that contrasts with the absurdity of the situation. The practical effects have that gritty, low-budget flair, and while it’s not a polished gem, it captures this weird blend of cheerleading culture and crime drama that makes it distinctive. It's definitely not your standard heist flick.

Unique blend of comedy and crime elementsAbsurd premise with a low-budget feelInteresting performances from the young cast