Jack Hammond is sentenced to life in prison, but manages to escape. To get away from the police he takes a girl as hostage and drives off in her car. The girl happens to be the only daughter of one of the richest men in the state. In a while the car chase is being broadcast live on every TV-channel.

Charlie Sheenas Jackson Hammond
Kristy Swansonas Natalie Voss
Henry Rollinsas Officer Dobbs (lead chase car driver)
Rocky Carrollas Byron Wilder (Channel 8 traffic reporter)
Ray Wiseas Dalton Voss
Cary Elwesas Steve Horsegroovy
Fleaas Dale
Anthony Kiedisas Will
Marshall Bellas Ari Josephson
Ron Jeremyas Channel 3 Cameraman