Tales of the Rat Fink

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

Played Ed Roth (voice)
Ted Rosnick

Played Rat Fink (voice)
Alex Xydias

Played Old-Timer (voice)
Paul Le Mat

Played Cruisin' (voice)
Ann-Margret

Played Heartbreaker (voice)
Dick Smothers

Played Station Wagon (voice…
Tom Smothers

Played Trailer (voice)
Steve Austin

Played Heavy Chevy (voice)
Jay Leno

Played Flamethrower (voice)
Bill Weinstein

Played Bill (voice)
Marilyn Weinstein

Played Marilyn (voice)
Robert Williams

Played The Outlaw (voice)
Billy Gibbons

Played Beatnik Bandit (voic…
Tom Wolfe

Played Tom Wolfe's Car (voi…
Brian Wilson

Played The Surfite (voice)
Matt Groening

Played Finkster (voice)
Ed Roth

Played Self (archive footag…

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