The Car(1977)
“Is it a phantom, a demon, or the devil himself?”
Overview
The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.
Director
Elliot Silverstein
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
James Brolin
as Wade Parent
Kathleen Lloyd
as Lauren Humphries
John Marley
as Everett
R.G. Armstrong
as Amos Clements
John Rubinstein
as John Norris
Elizabeth Thompson
as Margie Johnson
Roy Jenson
as Ray Mott
Kim Richards
as Lynn Marie Parent
Kyle Richards
as Debra Parent
Kate Murtagh
as Miss McDonald
Doris Dowling
as Bertha Clements
Eddie Little Sky
as Denson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Hollywood Road Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Car?▼
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What is The Car about?▼
The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.
Who directed The Car?▼
The Car was directed by Elliot Silverstein and released in 1977. It is a horror, action, thriller, mystery film.
How long is The Car?▼
The Car has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in The Car?▼
The cast of The Car includes James Brolin as Wade Parent, Kathleen Lloyd as Lauren Humphries, John Marley as Everett, R.G. Armstrong as Amos Clements, John Rubinstein as John Norris and more.
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