Tales of the Rat Fink (2006)

5.9/10 • 78 min • Documentary

Overview

This is an interesting look at the Life and Times of car customizer/cartoonist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Through the use of many graphically enhanced photographs and "talking" cars, it is a loving look at the car culture in Southern California from the Early 50's to Ed's Passing in 2001.

Cast

John Goodman

Ed Roth (voice)

Paul Le Mat

Cruisin' (voice)

Ann-Margret

Heartbreaker (voice)

Dick Smothers

Station Wagon (voice)

Tom Smothers

Trailer (voice)

Steve Austin

Heavy Chevy (voice)

Jay Leno

Flamethrower (voice)

Robert Williams

The Outlaw (voice)

Billy Gibbons

Beatnik Bandit (voice)

Tom Wolfe

Tom Wolfe's Car (voice)

Brian Wilson

The Surfite (voice)

Matt Groening

Finkster (voice)

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