Return to Macon County

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Audience Member Sequel to the hixploitation classic "Macon County Line." Max Baer Jr. produced and co-wrote the original film, but was not part of this production. However the co-writer and director of the original film, Richard Compton returned to write and direct this solidly entertaining sequel, which is essentially the same story as the first film but with a new set of characters. Two young men, not brothers this time, are traveling through the south on their way to race cars in California, but run afoul the local sheriff after picking up a local girl and angering the local hot rodders after losing a race. Although the story and action are inferior to the original film, this film boast a much stronger cast, which includes a before-they-were-famous Nick Nolte and Don Johnson as the two leads. It's clear that both Nolte and Johnson were destined to be stars with their strong screen presence and charisma, especially Johnson. Robin Mattson is also quite good as the local girl they pick up, although she did not go on to have the major career of Johnson and Nolte. Overall, "Return to Macon County" is not a classic exploitation film, but it is a solidly entertaining one. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Not quite a caper, but it does have that feel to it, which gives this youthful road movie a great feel to it. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the first movies ever from Nick Nolte and Don Johnson. It's about 2 young race car drivers trying to make their way to LA to win a big race and get into all sorts of trouble along the way. From picking up a young wild teenage girl, to getting into trouble with some young kids when they get revenge for the kids unfairly taking their money... Worst of all, they cross a cop that isn't completely sane and sets out to get them no matter what it takes. It's the type of movie that doesn't really fit in with the modern world, but if it was released back in the 50's or early 60's it would probably would have got more attention than it did. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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