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Terry Larsen (writer)
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17 February 1983 (Australia)
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After discovering that a group of car thieves may have something to do with his father's untimely death, Steve pursues the criminals and attempts to capture them as well as prove his prowess as a racecar driver. | add synopsis
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Mediocre car movie
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Laurie | ... | Steve | |
| Gia Carides | ... | Ruth | |
| Max Cullen | ... | Tomas | |
| Bruce Spence | ... | Wimpy | |
| David Argue | ... | Rabbit | |
| Tony Barry | ... | Howard | |
| Graeme Blundell | ... | Sidebottom | |
| John Clayton | ... | Vincent | |
| Terry Camilleri | ... | Harry Diaz | |
| John Godden | ... | Chris the Rat | |
| Jonathan Coleman | ... | Wayne Grubb | |
| Amanda Dole | ... | Janelle | |
| Ray Marshall | ... | Panton | |
| Tessa Mallos | ... | Maria Mintos | |
| Deborah Masters | ... | Sophie Diaz |
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87 min
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Dedicated to David Brostoff, a focus puller, who was killed during the making of the film.
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Featured in Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008)
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Despite an exciting trailer and raving reviews, I found myself somewhat let down on viewing this movie.
What should be an exciting and explosive Action/Adventure is really a bore of a car movie with "jokes" with the only highlight being the explosive action filled demolition derby of a finale, hence the reason this movie gets a 4 instead of a 2 or a 1.
If you do happen to rent or buy this movie, it's ideal to skip it the finale for the best car-related action sequence you are ever likely to see.
As a final point, I would like to say I was very disappointed by this cult movie, but was glad I at least saw it (Thank Jesus I didn't buy it). 4 stars out of 10.