The Cars That Eat People (1974)

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91 min - Comedy | Horror | Mystery - June 1976 (USA)

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The small town of Paris, Australia deliberately causes car accidents, then sells/salvages all valuables from the wrecks as a means of economy.

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Cast

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

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Storyline

A small town in rural Australia (Paris) makes its living by causing car accidents and salvaging any valuables from the wrecks. Into this town come brothers Arthur and George. George is killed when the Parisians cause their car to crash, but Arthur survives and is brought into the community as an orderly at the hospital. But Paris is not problem free. Not only do the Parisians have to be careful of outsiders (such as insurance investigators), but they also have to cope with the young people of the town who are dissatisfied with the status quo. Written by Mark Thompson <mrt@oasis.icl.co.uk>

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Comedy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 1976 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Cars See more »

Filming Locations:

Sofala, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Film Development Corporation, The, Royce Smeal Film Productions, Salt-Pan See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min | USA: 74 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Trivia

This Australian film was retitled 'The Cars That Eat People' for theatrical release in the USA. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: At the end of the movie, when the Mayor gives Arthur instructions how to drive and smash the punk's car, his fake beard changes places between shots (under his chin - on his right cheek). See more »

Quotes

Arthur Waldo: I can drive!
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Connections

Featured in Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008) See more »

The Cars That Eat People (1974)
The Cars That Ate Paris (original title)

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