Anchor Bay Films is proud to announce the upcoming release of the engine revving racing drama, “Snake & Mongoo$e,” for digital download on iTunes and Amazon Instant Video, and On Demand across select cable providers March 4, and on Blu-ray/DVD April 8, 2014. Premiering originally in a series of star-studded events that spanned the nation and included stops in Reno, Detroit, Indianapolis and Los Angeles, the turbocharged film riveted audiences with an eye-opening look at the birth of a phenomenon.
The announcement comes on the heels of the historic screening at the
2014 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction this past Sunday where “Snake
& Mongoo$e” became the first film ever screened in the legendary
automotive event’s 43 year history.
“Snake & Mongoo$e,” the incredible true story of the
greatest rivalry and friendship in drag racing history, pits Don “The
Snake” Prudhomme (Jesse Williams of LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER, “Grey’s Anatomy”)
against his longtime friend and on-the-track nemesis Tom “The
Mongoose” McEwen (Richard Blake of
Dragonball: Evolution). From the fiery days of early speedways
through the explosive peak of their popularity, these are the triumphs and
tragedies behind the legendary races and Hot Wheels partnership that created a
global phenomenon. Ashley Hinshaw
(CHRONICLE),
Kim Shaw (She’s Out of My League), Fred Dryer (“Hunter”), Ian
Ziering (SHARKNADO),
Tim Blake Nelson (O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?) and Noah Wyle (“ER,” “Falling Skies”) co-star in this
nitro-burning drama of the two men who battled business and each other to change
motorsports forever.
Featuring a soundtrack that includes some of the most
notable artists and anthems of the time, including ZZ Top’s "I'm
Bad, I'm Nationwide," “Snake & Mongoo$e” perfectly
captures an iconic era while dropping viewers into the heart of the 1960s and
1970s.
Two of
nature’s deadliest enemies, the snake and mongoose are each genetically
coded to mercilessly fight each other to the death. Recognizing this
visceral force of nature, one of the planet’s most enduring dynamics was
strategically applied to the historic rivalry between drag racing heavyweights
Prudhomme and McEwen. It was on dust drag strops across the country that
Prudhomme, the Snake, and McEwen, the Mongoo$e, aggressively competed for
dominance while transforming a “minor” sport struggling for
attention into a global phenomenon.
Lauded by Moviereporter.com, “Director Wayne
Holloway…keeps the action sequences intense, utilizing real footage of
the glory years of drag racing during the 1960s and ‘70s, and moving his
story skillfully through the decades. He also handles the dramatic scenes
effectively, revealing his characters’ struggles and successes as well as
their inner need to find purpose in life. It’s a lot more than a
racing movie.”
For more on “Snake & Mongoo$e” or to view the trailer,
please visit, http://www.snakeandmongoosemovie.com
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