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Christine (1983) 6.5
A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it. Director:John Carpenter |
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| Alexandra Paul | ... | ||
| Robert Prosky | ... | ||
| Harry Dean Stanton | ... | ||
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Christine Belford | ... | |
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William Ostrander | ... | |
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Stuart Charno | ... | |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Highschool geek Arnie Cunningham falls in love with "Christine", a bright red 1958 Plymouth Fury which has seen much better days. Setting himself the task of restoring the car to its original condition, his friends notice that the car is not the only thing that is changing. Arnie seems to spend more and more time with his car. He's also developed a sort of cocky arrogance which does not seem like the real Arnie at all. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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Body by Plymouth. Soul by Satan. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 December 1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
John Carpenter's Christine See more »Filming Locations:
Pickwick Drive-In Theater - 1100 W. Alameda Avenue, Burbank, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$9,700,000 (estimated)Gross:
$21,200,000 (USA)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Arnie Cunningham: Well, isn't that what you're supposed to do with shit? Scrape it up with a little shovel?
Rudolph Junkins: Don't get smart with me, son. Your girlfriend is a hell of a lot more convincing than you are.
Arnie Cunningham: [laughs] She's not my girlfriend. And since when is it against the law to fix up your own car when somebody else busts it up, huh?
Rudolph Junkins: ...since never.
Arnie Cunningham: Then you get off my back.
Rudolph Junkins: [pause] Okay.
[...]
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Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion) & The Belmonts
Courtesy of Laurie Records, Inc.
Schwartz Music Co., Inc.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
For the French language dub version, John Stockwell's voice was dubbed by Lambert Wilson. See more »Goofs
In the drive-in scene when Leigh darts from the car out into the pouring rain, her hair is already soaked. In the previous shot inside the car, it was dry. See more »Quotes
Rudolph Junkins: The kid was cut in half Arnie, they had to scrape his legs up with a shovel.Arnie Cunningham: Well, isn't that what you're supposed to do with shit? Scrape it up with a little shovel?
Rudolph Junkins: Don't get smart with me, son. Your girlfriend is a hell of a lot more convincing than you are.
Arnie Cunningham: [laughs] She's not my girlfriend. And since when is it against the law to fix up your own car when somebody else busts it up, huh?
Rudolph Junkins: ...since never.
Arnie Cunningham: Then you get off my back.
Rudolph Junkins: [pause] Okay.
[...]
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Crazy Credits
In the opening credits when the titles are appearing, Christine's engine can be heard. See more »Soundtracks
"I Wonder Why"Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion) & The Belmonts
Courtesy of Laurie Records, Inc.
Schwartz Music Co., Inc.
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There are no words that can truly describe the power and passion of Christine.
Anyone who owns an older car will be able to associate with the obsession that takes over nerdish Arnie's life when he restores Christine, the beautiful Plymouth Fury.
John Carpenter's excellent directing brings the car to life to such a point where as you're watching, you become so entranced that you forget she isn't alive.
The actors are well chosen for the roles they play, and give excellent performances. This, accompanied by excellent photography, special effects, timing and musical score make Christine a definite must-see movie.
Please Note: The Australian TV edit cuts out some of the best scenes, so this movie is best seen on DVD or video.