The Junkman (1982)

User Rating:

5.1/10   

Director:

H.B. Halicki

Writer:

H.B. Halicki (writer)

Release Date:

August 1982 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama

Tagline:

The chase thriller of the 80s

Plot:

Junkman and movie-maker Harlan Hollis struggles to stay alive when a jealous partner in his company hires goons to kill him...

Plot Keywords:

Chase | Car Chase | Sequel | Car Crash | Second Part

Cast

H.B. Halicki	...	Harlan B. Hollis
Christopher Stone	...	Michael Fox
Susan Shaw	...	Susan Clark
Lang Jeffries	...	Arthur Wheeler
Bruce Cameron	...	Bruce
Jack Vacek	...	Jack
Dan Grimaldi	...	Larry Bergleman
Kelly Busia	...	Kelly Hollis
Richard L. Muse	...	Richard Harris Hill
Freddy Cannon	...	Himself
Sharon McCreedy	...	Richard's secretary
Lynda Day George	...	Festival News Reporter
Dennis Stouffer	...	Dennis (security man)
Judi Gibbs	...	Christine
Brian LaBonge	...	Brian

Also Known As:

Gone in 60 Seconds II (USA) (working title)
Gone in Sixty Seconds 2: The Junkman (Australia)

Runtime:

USA:96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Anaheim, California, USA

Company:

H.B. Halicki Mercantile Co.

Trivia:

When Richard and his secretary hear the news of Harlan's supposed death on the news, the bedroom they are in is in fact that of director/star H.B. Halicki at his real house.

Goofs:

Factual errors: At the "Gone in 60 Seconds" premiere, two different movie posters of the film can be seen decorating the front of the Cinerama Dome. One is a British quad poster, that was only used in the UK when the film was released there in 1976 and was never and would never be available or used to advertise a film in the US.

Quotes:

[on the roof of the Cinerama Dome]
Harlan Hollis: [holding gun] Okay, let's have some answers, Michael!
Michael Fox: [points to crowd of on-lookers below] You see all of that? Huh? That's me, I did it! Now you make movies, that's all. The reason you're successful is because of me - I created the image! I'm the reason that those films are box-office smashes! But you... You've got it all right in the palm of your hand. You and Richard. Well, now it's my turn, and I want it all! You gonna have to use that thing, Harlan?
Harlan Hollis: [throws gun] I don't need a gun.
[...]

Movie Connections:

Edited into Deadline Auto Theft (1983)

More of a follow-up than a sequel, but still fun.

H.B. Halicki, who thrilled many with some of the most exciting car chases in GONE IN 60 SECONDS, had this follow-up a few years later called THE JUNKMAN. This time, it's more amusing and hilarious than the previous film, and you will expect both more and the same with the almost nonstop action. In Halicki's second effort, there are big explosions, gunslinging, and a femme fatale out to catch Harlan B. Hollis' butt (he played the role). Don't be perturbed, though. It isn't THE original movie, but given the notorious stuntwork and a sense of humor, it still has its credentials. You'll be amazed with the low-flying aircraft, plus a never-before-seen idea of autos driving over front hoods! As films like this go, it doesn't hang onto any new innovations, and the crashes are nothing to get nutty about. Sometimes, cars crash directly on purpose, which is lame. Halicki's talent in making movies shouldn't be denied, as logos of GONE IN 60 SECONDS appear almost every time. That includes a familiar prop, the beaten-up yellow '73 Mustang he named "Eleanor"! This one's different, but it won't leave you disappointed. If nobody can agree with the professional movie critics on THE JUNKMAN, who will?