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The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)

Movie ★ 5.6 91 min

Comedy Horror Science Fiction

After surviving a car accident, a young man finds himself trapped in the isolated town of Paris, where the local economy depends on deliberately causing crashes and salvaging the wreckage. As he becomes entangled in the town’s routines, tensions between its residents and a rebellious group of youths begin to surface.

Peter Weir Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 10, 1974
Runtime
91 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$250,000
IMDb
tt0071282
Country
Language
Studio
Royce Smeal Film Productions, Salt-Pan

Themes

Cast

John Meillon John Meillon The Mayor Terry Camilleri Terry Camilleri Arthur Waldo Kevin Miles Kevin Miles Dr. Midland Max Gillies Max Gillies Metcalfe Rick Scully George Waldo Danny Adcock Danny Adcock Policeman Bruce Spence Bruce Spence Charlie Kevin Golsby Kevin Golsby Insurance Man Chris Haywood Chris Haywood Darryl Peter Armstrong Gorman Joe Burrow Ganger Deryck Barnes Al Smedley Edward Howell Tringham Max Phipps Max Phipps Mulray Melissa Jaffer Melissa Jaffer Beth

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cars That Ate Paris about?
After surviving a car accident, a young man finds himself trapped in the isolated town of Paris, where the local economy depends on deliberately causing crashes and salvaging the wreckage. As he becomes entangled in the town’s routines, tensions between its residents and a rebellious group of youths begin to surface.
Who directed The Cars That Ate Paris?
The Cars That Ate Paris was directed by Peter Weir.
Who stars in The Cars That Ate Paris?
The Cars That Ate Paris stars John Meillon, Terry Camilleri, Kevin Miles, Max Gillies.
When was The Cars That Ate Paris released?
The Cars That Ate Paris is a 1974 comedy, horror, science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Cars That Ate Paris?
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